Brain Injury: Traumatic and Non-Traumatic Pathophysiology, Translational Approaches and Novel Treatment Strategies

A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Tissues and Organs".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2026 | Viewed by 21

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Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Ulm, Albert-Einstein-Allee 23, 89071 Ulm, Germany
Interests: traumatic brain injury; secondary brain injury; stroke; subarachnoid hemorrhage; neuro-critical care; blood-brain-barrier; neurorehabilitation; spinal cord injury
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Department of Neurology, University Hospital Ulm, Oberer Eselsberg 45, 89081 Ulm, Germany
Interests: blood-CSF barrier function; process-specific biomarker; cerebrospinal fluid; neuroinflammation; neurodegeneration

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Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital Ulm, Albert-Einstein-Allee 23, 89081 Ulm, Germany
Interests: intraoperative 3D ultrasound; navigation; glioma surgery; extent of resection; image quality

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The purpose of this Special Issue is to highlight recent advances in the understanding of traumatic and non-traumatic brain injury, with a focus on underlying cellular and inter-cellular mechanisms, pathophysiological processes of secondary or delayed brain injury, and emerging translational treatment strategies. The goal of this Issue is to provide a comprehensive overview encompassing original research and review articles that explore the cellular, molecular, and clinical systemic responses to brain injuries. Submissions addressing innovative therapeutic interventions, neuroprotective approaches, and translational research aimed at improving clinical outcomes are particularly encouraged. We hope to bring together a variety of perspectives that contribute to a deeper understanding of acquired brain injury, paving the way for more effective diagnostic and therapeutic options.

Prof. Dr. Thomas Kapapa
Prof. Dr. Hayrettin Tumani
Dr. Andreas Pfnür
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Keywords

  • traumatic brain injury
  • stroke
  • blood–brain barrier
  • neuroinflammation
  • neuroimmunology

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