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Dr. Damien Pearse in his lab

1095 NW 14th Terrace
Lois Pope LIFE Center
Miami, FL 33136 USA

P: (305) 243-6001 or 1.800.STAND UP
F: (305) 243-6017
E: miamiproject@miami.edu

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Damien Pearse, Ph.D. is an expert in the biology o

Damien Pearse, Ph.D. is an expert in the biology of Schwann cells, the peripheral nervous system cells that play a key role in axon growth and myelination.

His lab investigates how to use Schwann cell transplants to repair the injured spinal cord. Along with fellow Miami Project researchers, he has been involved in clinical trials that use Schwann cells from injured people’s own bodies to regenerate and reconnect damaged axons

Read more at the link in the bio.

#TheMiamiProject #LifeChangingScience #StandUpForThoseWhoCant #CureParalysis

Join us at Corks & Forks Coconut Grove 2025 to ben

Join us at Corks & Forks Coconut Grove 2025 to benefit The Miami Chapter of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis.

It'll be a great time for a great cause on Thursday, April 17 from 6:00-9:00PM at Shake-A-Leg Miami.

Learn more at the link in the bio.

#thebuonicontifund #StandUpForThoseWhoCant

Each spinal cord injury is unique, that is why TMP

Each spinal cord injury is unique, that is why TMP is looking at the problem from multiple angles. From basic science to the clinical application of that science, and everything in between, we're exploring all options to develop new therapies and interventions.

Learn more about the different areas at the link in the bio.

#TheMiamiProject #LifeChangingScience #CureParalysis

Celebrating the 9th annual Red door classic thank

Celebrating the 9th annual Red door classic thank you to all those who have supported us in playing The golf classic at beautiful Miami shores. A special thank you to Tom and Rebecca Jelke for their continued support.

Looking forward to the 10th annual...

Can’t think of a better way to kick off the 2025

Can’t think of a better way to kick off the 2025 NHRA season than a little fishing and fun with racing champions and champions to be.

Thank you Josh Hart Buddy Hull Joe Castello Cody Krohn Racing Darrell Gwynn and our friends at Bass Pro Shops and Accord Productions for taking part.

What a great way to have a little fun, fellowship and fishing while supporting Darrell’s work at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis & The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis

Stay tuned for more pics and video from this spectacular day.

Join Golf Hall of Famer Jack Nicklaus and Marc Buo

Join Golf Hall of Famer Jack Nicklaus and Marc Buoniconti for the 23rd Annual Buoniconti Fund Celebrity Golf Invitational at the Bear's Club in Jupiter, Florida on April 27th and 28th.

Don't be left out of this exclusive fundraising event.

Secure your foursome today by visiting the link in the bio.

#BuonicontiFund #GolfForaCause #GOAT #JackNicklaus

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