Integrated Research on Neuroscience (IRoN) Lab

Under the umbrella of Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation (MSMF) and Narayana Institute of Neurosciences (NIN), MSMC, Narayana Health, the Integrated Research on Neuroscience (IRoN) program has been initiated. One of the main areas of interest is stroke. Stroke is emerging as significant contributor to disability burden in our country. Neurological recovery after cerebral artery strokes remains variable and the treatment of impairments is challenging, with residual deficits being refractory to existing treatments. Standard of care includes thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, decompressive craniectomy if indicated, and early rehabilitation. To address residual impairments arising from stroke despite best practices, new treatments in focus include stem cell therapy, neuromodulation, brain-machine interface, robotic rehabilitation and multimodal treatments. The program has been initiated with two major studies: 1) Stem Cell-Based Stroke Management Program 2) Neuroclinical and translational initiatives of neural damage-restoration.