Project description
An injectable gel for peripheral nerve regeneration
Peripheral nerve damage is currently treated using autologous nerve grafts, artificial bridges and neural tubes, but success is marginal. Scientists of the EU-funded PeriGO project are developing a peripheral nerve repair strategy based on an injectable, biocompatible hydrogel. The main advantage of this approach is that it contains guiding elements and tuneable material properties so when injected, it makes a tight contact with the injured nerve and adopts its shape accordingly. PeriGO will test this innovative approach in a preclinical model of sciatic nerve lesions before proceeding to the clinic.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
Funding Scheme
ERC-POC - Proof of Concept Grant
Host institution
DWI LEIBNIZ-INSTITUT FUR INTERAKTIVE MATERIALIEN EV
Net EU contribution
€ 120 000,00
Address
Forckenbeckstrasse 50
52074 Aachen
Germany
52074 Aachen
Germany
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Region
Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Stuttgart, Stadtkreis
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00
Beneficiaries (2)
DWI LEIBNIZ-INSTITUT FUR INTERAKTIVE MATERIALIEN EV
Germany
Net EU contribution
€ 120 000,00
Address
Forckenbeckstrasse 50
52074 Aachen
52074 Aachen
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Region
Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Stuttgart, Stadtkreis
Activity type
Research Organisations
Other funding
€ 0,00
UNIVERSITAETSKLINIKUM AACHEN
Germany
Net EU contribution
€ 30 000,00
Address
Pauwelsstrasse 30
52074 Aachen
52074 Aachen
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Region
Nordrhein-Westfalen Köln Städteregion Aachen
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Other funding
€ 0,00