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Acute Brain Injury Research Laboratory

The Whalen laboratory seeks to understand the cellular and molecular mechanisms that drive outcome after traumatic brain injury and intracerebral hemorrhage. We are especially interested in the role of interleukin-1 receptor-1 and receptor interacting kinase-1 signaling and how these pathways cause postinjury cognitive dysfunction.
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Email: mwhalen@mgh.harvard.edu
mwhalen@mgh.harvard.edu
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Call: 617-643-3933
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Overview

The Whalen laboratory explores the molecular basis of impaired functional outcome and neurodegeneration in experimental models of cerebral contusion, repetitive concussion, and intracerebral hemorrhage. Our goal is to discover novel disease driver mechanisms and develop new therapies to improve the chances of neurological recovery and prevent neurodegeneration later in life.

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Research Team

Michael J. Whalen, MD
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, MGH
Limin Wu, Ph.D.
Instructor of Pediatrics, MGH
Hongmei Yang, MD, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral research fellow
Mehrabani-Tabari, PhD
Postdoctoral research fellow
Brianne Dillon, BS
Research Assistant
Jaina Dillon, BA
Research Assistant
Binh-Minh Nguyen, BA
Research Assistant
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How to reach us

Contact us with inquiries about ongoing studies, collaboration opportunities, or lab resources:
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Email: mwhalen@mgh.harvard.edu
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Call: 617-643-3933
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