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Dr. Scott examined the cellular and molecular consequences of trauma to the spinal cord. Her thesis work aimed to improve recovery following spinal cord injury and to shed light on new therapeutic strategies that promote the repair of nerves and enhance the plasticity of the central nervous system.

A randomly-selected Doctoral citation each day: today from the Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology (PhD) - graduated in 2009