Irma Kuptel, MD is an internist at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. She specializes in genome-wide screening of learning in zebrafish and its implications for understanding the underlying molecular genetics of human neuropsychiatric disorders. Dr. Kuptel's research focuses on identifying enzymes important in neural circuitry and their potential as pharmacological targets. She is also involved in studying the development and disease in zebrafish, which serve as valuable models for human diseases such as cardiovascular conditions and tumor formation. Case Western Reserve University's chemical compound, developed by neurosciences professor Jerry Silver, PhD, has shown promise in penetrating heart attack scar tissue to regenerate cardiac nerves and prevent dangerous arrhythmias. This compound, originally aimed at restoring spinal cord function, has the potential to be used in other areas of the body. Dr. Silver's research highlights the potential cross-application of knowledge gained from spinal cord research to other medical fields, such as cardiology.
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