Research

Advancing the Future of Nerve Healing

At the Duke Nerve Center, pioneering research is reshaping what’s possible in the diagnosis, repair, and recovery of nerve injuries. Our teams are driving discoveries in cellular therapies, refining advanced surgical reconstruction techniques, and bridging the gap between laboratory breakthroughs and real‑world patient care. From exploring the regenerative potential of stem cells and exosomes to innovating reconstructive approaches and mapping meaningful patient-centered outcomes, our work spans the full spectrum of orthopaedic nerve science.

This research is constantly evolving—and so is our understanding of how to restore function, relieve pain, and improve quality of life for patients facing nerve-related conditions. We invite you to return often to follow our progress as new insights, technologies, and clinical advances continue to emerge.

• Peripheral Neuroregenerative Biotherapeutics Li Laboratory

• The Duke Neuromodulation and Stroke Recovery Lab

• The Grill Lab

• The Chilkoti Group Lab

• Sensory Plasticity and Pain Research Laboratory

• M.L. Becker Research Group for Functional Biomaterials

Challenges in Clinical Research for Nerve Injuries (Nerve SPACE 2025)
Saltzman E, Hong D, Cornwall R.
Journal of Hand Surgery, Global Online, 2026; 8