New University of Miami Miller School of Medicine research shows that Schwann cell–derived exosomes significantly improve recovery after severe peripheral nerve injuries, but offer little benefit for milder nerve damage. Peripheral nerve injuries can dramatically affect movement, sensation and quality of life, yet treatment options remain limited. This is especially true for severe injuries involving…
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(June – 2026) The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine recently served as a focal point for international efforts to advance neuromodulation and neurotechnology for spinal cord injury and showcased The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s contributions. International experts convened at the University of Miami to examine…
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has been named the 2026 Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Health Care Heroes Award recipient in the Organization/Program category, a distinction that recognizes programs making an extraordinary impact on the South Florida healthcare community. Presented during the Chamber’s annual awards…
(January, 2026) A multidisciplinary team at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has developed a breakthrough nanodrug platform that may prove beneficial for rapid, targeted therapeutic hypothermia after traumatic brain injury (TBI). Their work, published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, demonstrates that intranasal nanovanilloids can lower brain temperature by 2.0° C to 3.6°…
(January, 2026) Researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, led by Robert W. Keane, Ph.D., and Juan Pablo de Rivero Vaccari, Ph.D., are studying the ways neuronal inflammasomes help the brain respond to stress, infection or injury. Their new review in Trends in Immunology explains how these structures protect the brain, but…
We are proud to share important news for spinal cord injury research. Congress has restored the Department of Defense’s Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program – Spinal Cord Injury Research and funded it at $33 million. This action ensures a national commitment to research that restores function, independence, and hope for people living with paralysis, including…
(December 2025) When Hassan Al Ali, Ph.D., associate professor of neurological surgery at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, first came to Miami, he was searching for more than just a new research home. He was looking for a place where bold ideas could reshape the future of medicine. Today, as director of…
(December 2025) The Miami Project’s Jonathan Jagid, M.D. and Brian Noga, Ph.D. have established a strong foundation in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders. Their collaborative expertise, honed through years of research and clinical work, is now driving a significant expansion: leveraging DBS not only for Parkinson’s but also for individuals living with spinal…
(November – 2025) The 2026 Henry G. Steinbrenner Summer Scholars Program now accepting applications. Are you a local undergraduate passionate about neuroscience? Apply for this prestigious 10-week summer internship at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis! Gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge neuroscience research labs, attend weekly sessions, journal clubs, and career development workshops. The program…
WATCH THE VIDEO (November 2025) The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis recently hosted its highly anticipated 2025 Open House on October 24th at both the Lois Pope LIFE Center and the Christine E. Lynn Rehabilitation Center. The event was a remarkable showcase of groundbreaking research in the fields of neuroscience and rehabilitation, drawing in a…