South Florida VA Foundation for Research & Education

Neurobiology

Mary Eaton, Ph.D.

Research Health Scientist, Medical Research Service, Miami VAMC

Assistant Professor, Miami Project to Cure Paralysis,  University of Miami

Research Interests: Neurology & Neurobiology, Spinal Cord Injury

Current Research Studies:

Perpetual Human GABA Neural Cell Line for the Treatment of Spasticity after Spinal Cord Injury

A Human Neuronal Cell Line for Treatment of Chronic Pain After SCI

Reversibly Immortalized Chromaffin Cells for Chronic Pain After SCI

John C. Hackman, Ph. D.

Research Physiologist, Medical Research Service, Miami VAMC

Professor; Neurology, Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology; University of Miami

Research Interests: Neurology & Neurobiology, Spinal Cord Injuries

Current Research Studies:

Calcium Channel Modulation by Neurotransmitters in Dorsal Root Ganglia

Neurosteroids and GABA Receptors in Human DRG Neurons

Micheline B. McCarthy, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Chief, neurology Service, Miami VAMC

Associate Professor, Neurology -Neurovirology, University of Miami

Research Interests: Virology, Neurology & Neurobiology

Current Research Studies:

Neurogenesis and Neuronal Survival in HIV-1 Infection

Joseph T. Neary, Ph.D.

Research Biochemist Medical, Research Service, Miami VAMC

Professor; Pathology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Miami

Research Interests: Neurology & Neurobiology, Biochemistry

Current Research Studies:

ATP Receptors and MAPK Signaling in Traumatic Brain Injury and Gliosis

Regulation of Astrocytic P2 Receptors in Cerebral Ischemia: Implications for Astrogliosis

Regulation of Gliosis by Purinergic Signaling 

Role of P2Y2 Purinergic Receptors in Mechanisms of Traumatic CNS Injury

Michael D. Norenberg, M.D.

Chief, Neuropathology; Medical Investigator; Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service; Miami VAMC

Professor; Chief, Pathology; University of Miami

Research Interests: Neurology & Neurobiology, Basic Sciences

Current Research Studies:

The Mitochondrial Permeability Transition in Hepatic Encephalopathy

Neuroprotection by Neuroactive Steroids: Role of Astrocytes

Eugene R. Ramsay, M.D.

Staff Neurologist, Neurology Service, Miami VAMC

Professor, Neurology-Epilepsy, University of Miami

Research Interests: Neurology & Neurobiology, Clinical Pharmacology

Current Research Studies:

Treatment of Seizures in the Elderly Population

A Double-Blind Randomized study Comparing Two Doses of Topiramate in Elderly Patients with Partial Seizures

Pharmacokinetics and Metabolism of Antiepileptic Drugs in the Elderly

Free Radical Balance in Head Trauma

The Effect of Phenytoin or Carbamazepine Dose and De-Induction Time Course on Lamotrigine, Topiramate, and Zonisamide

Population Pharmacokinetics of Newer Antiepileptic Drugs in Elderly Epilepsy Patients

The Effect of Aging on Glucuronidation of Antiepileptic Drugs:  Valproic Acid (VPA)

A Double-Blind, Randomized Study Comparing Levetiracetam and Carbamazepine in Elderly Patients with Partial Onset Seizures - Pilot Study

Osteoporosis in Men Ages 40-65 Taking Anticonvulsant Medications