Tools of the Trade Program- Comparative Translational Research: Modeling Disc Degeneration

The Ohio State Center for Clinical and Translational Science Comparative and Translational Medicine program presents a series of seminars highlighting how the use of spontaneous animal models of disease can create an integrated platform for collaborative research, therapeutic interrogation, cross-disciplinary training and outreach across Ohio State, Nationwide Children's Hospital and partners.

Program: Modeling Disc Degeneration and Lower Back Pain for Therapeutic Development

Date: April 20, 2023
Time: Noon

Presenters:

Sarah Moore, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)
Wolfe Associates Endowed Professor in Canine Clinical and Comparative Medicine 
College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Devina Purmessur (Walter), PhD
Assistant Professor
College of Engineering, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Dr. Purmessur's research is focused in understanding the Intervertebral disc (IVD) joint as a whole organ system and how the IVD and surrounding inflammatory and tissue microenvironment influence the pathogenesis of degenerative back pain. Dr. Moore's research focuses on spontaneous animal models of spinal disease to help identify novel treatment strategies for back pain and other chronic pain conditions. Their collaborative efforts involve both mice and dogs with degenerative disc disease.

More information: stuart.hobbs@osumc.edu