Christine Webber, University of Alberta

Research

Clinical Feasibility Conditioning Lesion Electrical Stimulation Foot Drop Motor Nerve Nerve Regeneration Regeneration-Associated Genes Sensory Nerve

Latest papers

Intrinsic facilitation of adult peripheral nerve regeneration by the Sonic hedgehog morphogen.
Experimental neurology · 2015

All 1 publications

Latest funding

Electrical stimulation prior to nerve transection and surgical repair promotes nerve regeneration and functional recovery in a manner exceeding a conditioning lesion
CIHR · 2018 · Nominated PI
$612,000
Elucidating the conditioning lesion-like effects of brief electrical stimulation on accelerating peripheral nerve regeneration
CIHR · 2018 · Supervisor
$105,000
Novel p75 Receptor Antagonist for Therapy of HIV-Related Sensory Neuropathy
CIHR · 2013 · Nominated PI
$100,000

All 4 grants and awards

1 publications.

01

Intrinsic facilitation of adult peripheral nerve regeneration by the Sonic hedgehog morphogen.

Martinez JA, Kobayashi M, Krishnan A, Webber C, Christie K, Guo G, Singh V, Zochodne DW

Experimental neurology2015

DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2015.07.018 PMID: 26210874

Electrical stimulation prior to nerve transection and surgical repair promotes nerve regeneration and functional recovery in a manner exceeding a conditioning lesion

Nominated PICIHR2018Project Grant

Principal investigators: Webber, Christine A; Chan, Kam M

Keywords: Clinical Feasibility; Conditioning Lesion; Electrical Stimulation; Foot Drop; Motor Nerve; Nerve Regeneration; Regeneration-Associated Genes; Sensory Nerve

$612,000

Elucidating the conditioning lesion-like effects of brief electrical stimulation on accelerating peripheral nerve regeneration

SupervisorCIHR2018Doctoral Award - Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarships

Principal investigators: Senger, Jenna-Lynn

Keywords: Conditioning Lesion; Electrical Stimulation; Motor Reinnervation; Peripheral Nerve Regeneration; Sensory Reinnervation

$105,000

Novel p75 Receptor Antagonist for Therapy of HIV-Related Sensory Neuropathy

Nominated PICIHR2013Operating Grant - PA: HIV/AIDS Bridge Funding - Biomedical/Clinical Stream

Principal investigators: Webber, Christine A

Keywords: Antiretroviral; Dorsal Root Ganglion Sensory Neurons; Hiv; In Vivo Drug Treatment; Mechanical Allodynia; Nerve Conduction; Neuropathic Pain; P75 Receptor Antagonist; Skin Innervation

$100,000

Isolating and characterizing the heterogeneous population of sensory neurons and glial cells that coexist within the peripheral nerve

Principal investigatorNSERC2011Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Webber, Christine

$145,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Clinical Feasibility Dear Professor Webber, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "Intrinsic facilitation of adult peripheral nerve regeneration by the Sonic hedgehog morphogen." (2015), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]