Advances in Neurorepair and Regeneration
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: regenerative medicine; neuroscience; brain injury; stroke; neurodegenerative diseases; neuronal damage; neuroinflammation; neurorepair; neuroplasticity
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Interests: neuroprotection; neural stem cells; neurodegenerative diseases; neurodevelopmental disorders; neurogenesis; central nervous system; neuroblasts
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The field of neurorepair and regeneration has witnessed remarkable progress in recent years, driven by advances in molecular neuroscience, biomaterials, stem cell biology, and pharmacological innovation. Despite these developments, translating experimental findings into effective clinical interventions for neurological disorders remains a profound challenge. This Special Issue, “Advances in Neurorepair and Regeneration”, aims to highlight cutting-edge discoveries and interdisciplinary approaches that expand our understanding of neural recovery and functional restoration. We welcome contributions focusing on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neuroplasticity, cellular reprogramming, and axonal regeneration, as well as innovative therapeutic strategies employing biomaterials, neurotrophic factors, small molecules, or gene-based interventions. Of particular interest are studies bridging experimental models with translational perspectives, shedding light on how emerging therapies may ultimately reshape clinical practice in stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, peripheral nerve injury, and neurodegenerative diseases. By bringing together novel insights from basic, preclinical, and translational research, this Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the next generation of neurorepair strategies, guiding the future of regenerative medicine in neuroscience.
Dr. Andrei Gresita
Dr. Tiago Santos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- neurorepair
- regeneration
- neuroplasticity
- cellular reprogramming
- biomaterials
- stroke
- spinal cord injury
- traumatic brain injury
- neurodegenerative diseases
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