Zhigang He

Zhigang He is a Professor at Boston Children's Hospital, directing the Viral Core which supports viral vector technologies for academic research. His research focuses on restoring CNS function after spinal cord injury through axon regeneration and synaptic reconnection, addressing critical challenges like axonal guidance and functional synapse formation. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto and completed postdoctoral training at UCSF under Marc Tessier-Lavigne. His awards include the Klingenstein Fellowship and 2019 Reeve-Irvine Research Medal.

• Education: PhD, University of Toronto; Postdoctoral Fellowship, UCSF
• Key Research Areas: Neural repair mechanisms, spinal cord injury recovery, optic nerve regeneration
• Viral Core Facilities: Offers custom AAV/lentiviral vector production for neuroscience applications

Recent articles emphasize axonal regeneration strategies, mechanosensory pathways, and spinal-cortical circuitry. His work bridges molecular mechanisms with clinical translation, exploring combinatorial approaches like gene therapy and rehabilitation training. Over 150 peer-reviewed publications demonstrate leadership in neuroregeneration science.