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Sierra Dawn Kauer is an Instructor at Yale University's Center for Neuroscience and Regeneration Research within the Yale School of Medicine. She holds a PhD in Experimental Psychology (Idaho State University, 2017) and a BS in Psychology (Idaho State University, 2011). Her research focuses on neuroplasticity mechanisms in spinal cord injury (SCI), pain pathways, and neuroregenerative strategies. Collaborations with experts like Dr. Andrew Tan and Dr. Stephen Waxman emphasize translational approaches to SCI hyperexcitability and pain memory. Her work integrates experimental neurophysiology, molecular biology, and computational tools to advance therapeutic targets for neurological disorders.
Recent studies include PAK1 inhibition for SCI-induced hyperreflexia, virtual reality platforms for dendritic spine analysis, and astrocyte signaling in SCI pathophysiology. She also investigates corticospinal tract regeneration and pericyte-based therapies for locomotor recovery. Kauer’s interdisciplinary approach bridges basic science with clinical applications, contributing to both academic and translational neuroscience.
