Professor Trichur R.Raju,FASc
Professor T.R.Raju - Senior Professor of Neurophysiology at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore is considered as one of
the greatest neuroscientists of India.
His works on developmental neuroscience to understand critical roles of
trophic factors, glia, neurotransmitter and intrinsic electrical activity in
neuronal survival, growth
and formation of synaptic connectivity in the developing retina
are just phenomenal. He is one of the pioneers in
describing cytoskeleton and cell motility in the world. Prof.Raju’s contribution
towards understanding neuronal plasticity in
the developing and adult nervous system is noteworthy. His
work on rewiring or remodeling of brain
circuitries which can form the basis for treating patients suffering from stroke and depression
are extremely significant in neurosciences. Prof.Raju’s one more great
contribution is on central nervous system regeneration and resident stem cell activation. This research has a potential application for achieving successful
regeneration in the central nervous system including the spinal cord to treat
paralysis. His further works on preclinical models on rodents for
neurological diseases explores
new therapeutic modalities for treating neurodegenerative diseases of the
nervous system..
