Peripheral nerve disorders are among the most common neurological problems that clinicians face, yet few therapies and interventions are available to arrest or reverse the damage associated with them. Summarising this important, but neglected, area of neuroscience, Doug Zochodne addresses the peripheral nervous system and its unique neurobiology. He summarises current basic ideas about the molecular mechanisms involved in both nerve degeneration and regeneration and what approaches can be used to address it experimentally. Heavily illustrated throughout, and including a 32 page colour plate section, this book will serve as a valuable reference for academic researchers and graduate students.

Summary of what peripheral nerves are, how they can be damaged, and the sequence of events involved in their regeneration.

About the Author
Dr Douglas Zochodne is a Professor with Tenure and a Consultant Neurologist in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the University of Calgary. He has recently served (1999-2007) as Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. Dr Zochodne has run an externally funded research laboratory investigating problems of peripheral nerves since 1989. The work has been funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Canadian Diabetes Association, Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research and the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada.


Book Information
ISBN 9780521867177
Author Douglas W. Zochodne
Format Hardback
Page Count 284
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 780g
Dimensions(mm) 253mm * 180mm * 19mm