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The SNRP at Hunter College consists of three research projects in collaboration with other institutions. The SNRP has a comprehensive programmatic framework for scientific and administrative decision making. The Program Director, Dr. Filbin, provides orientation and supervision of the program and is advised by the Program Advisory Committee (PAC). Dr Filbin provides oversight for the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) regarding the direction of the research projects.
The overall goal of the SNRP is to create a strong Neuroscience Research Program at Hunter College.
A theme was developed "Repairing the Damaged Nervous System", during SNRP 1, Dr. Filbin envisions this theme to be further developed and expanded with the help of Dr. Figueiredo-Pereira and Dr. Goldfarb.
The Program Director, Dr. Filbin is responsible for the programmatic and scientific progress of the SNRP 2. Dr. Filbin will identify the existing and upcoming barriers to the program's progress and also develop future plans and maintain foresight of the program. The SAC is responsible for scientific progress and technology transfer. The SAC is also accountable in ensuring achievement of goals in a timely and efficient manner. One of the key components of the SNRP 2 is the PAC. Their responsibility is to assess the achievement and programmatic performance measures, the SNRP Director and faculty, institutional support and future plans. The PAC chairman is responsible for providing recommendations to the SNRP Director. In response to the report of recommendations, the Director provides an implementation plan. This plan of implementation is to be countersigned by an institutional official. This will be forwarded to the NINDS for incorporation into the 'terms and conditions' of award for the subsequent year.
General Neuroscience Environment
To strengthen the Neuroscience environment at Hunter College, the SNRP 2 is promoting interactions among scientists by making use of expertise in the College. Thus, it will foster communication between the Neurosciences within Hunter and outside researchers in the NY area. Also, the SNRP 2 will present Neuroscience to undergraduates at an early stage in their career to help stimulate their interest in this crucial field and provide a wider choice for graduate students doing their doctoral research. An integrated Neuroscience program is being planned and we hope it can generate new ideas, expose researchers to state-of-art techniques and attract strong post-doctoral fellows. Courses in Neuroscience are being developed. Dr. Filbin and Dr. Angulo teach an introductory course in Molecular Neurobiology to undergraduate students. Dr. Goldfarb and Dr. Figueiredo-Pereira are also teaching courses. All these courses may be further developed to provide specialized seminars and eventually, graduate level courses.
Myelin inhibitors of axonal regeneration, like Nogo and
MAG, block regrowth after injury to the
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NINDS
National Institute of Neurological
Disorders and Stroke