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Oswald Steward is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), and Director of the Reeve-Irvine Research Center. His research focuses on neuroregeneration, neurodegenerative diseases, and molecular mechanisms underlying neuronal function and repair. He holds joint appointments in Neurobiology & Behavior.
Dr. Steward's work spans spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease, and RNA dynamics. Key contributions include studies on PTEN deletion's effects on axonal regeneration and epileptogenesis, bioluminescent RNA tracking platforms, and mechanisms of motor endplate survival after nerve injury. His research integrates genetic engineering (e.g., AAV retrograde vectors), molecular biology, and behavioral analysis to address translational neuroscience challenges.
His articles highlight advancements in understanding extracellular aggregate deposition in Alzheimer's models, synergistic therapies for spinal cord injury recovery (combining chemogenetics and exercise), and the role of PTEN in neuronal hypertrophy and seizure induction. Collaborations with institutions like Axonis Inc. reflect his interest in translating findings into clinical therapies.
Grants from NIH (e.g., R01 NS108189) support his work. He advises on spinal cord injury models and neural stem cell therapies but no formal student list is provided. The Reeve-Irvine Research Center serves as a hub for his interdisciplinary projects.
