Comprehensive programs in basic science and clinical research are conducted by our faculty along with investigators throughout the university community. Current research includes:

• Animal Models of Epilepsy
• Clinical and Basic Science Head Injury Program
• Computer-Image Integration into Surgical Planning
• Dedicated Neuro-Oncology Laboratory
• Modeling of Intracranial Arterial Blood Flow and Saccular Aneurysm
• Formation
• Neural Transplantation
• Neuroregeneration
• Research in Radiobiology for Radiosurgery
• Research in Spinal Tumors and Spine Biomechanics
• Spasticity
• Stem Cell Laboratory
• Studies on Cranial Nerve Disorders
• Teleradiography
• Viral Vectors in Tumor Management

Basic science and clinical research projects are an integral part of our faculty and trainee activities. Most residents spend 18-24 months working on such projects. Local, regional, and national peer reviewed funding resources continue to grow and support productive basic and clinical research. Internal funding from the Walter Copeland Fund provides seed money for many unique and fascinating projects undertaken by residents and faculty. In many cases these projects subsequently receive extramural research funding.