A center focused on restoring neural function in everyday life.
Official title: Clinical Research Center for REstoration of NEural-based Function in the Real World (RENEW)
Funded at Medical University of South Carolina · NIH-10795328 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The RENEW Center at the Medical University of South Carolina is working on new ways to help people with brain and nerve issues feel better and improve their daily lives by studying how the brain heals and creating practical treatments that can be used in real life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medical University of South Carolina NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Charleston, United States) |
| Project start | September 14, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $7,862,996 |
| NIH project number | 1C06OD036020-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10795328 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals experiencing disabilities due to neurological conditions, aging, or injuries affecting their physical and psychosocial functions.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with stable neurological conditions that do not affect their daily functioning may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
The RENEW Center at the Medical University of South Carolina is dedicated to restoring neural-based functions that affect physical and psychosocial well-being. This facility will conduct interdisciplinary research involving various specialists, including neurologists and physical therapists, to develop real-world interventions for individuals with neural impairments. The center aims to understand the neural circuits involved in recovery from injury, disease, or aging, and to create effective therapies that can be applied outside of laboratory settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative therapies that significantly improve daily functioning and quality of life for patients with neural impairments.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives focusing on neural restoration and rehabilitation have shown promising results, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kautz, Steven a. — Medical University of South Carolina
- Study coordinator: Kautz, Steven a.
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.