Meet the Faculty
RIRC brings together scientists and clinicians from different Departments of the University of California Irvine whose research is either directed toward or related to neural injury, repair, regeneration, recovery of function, and clinical treatment for both acute and chronic SCI.
Meet the Senior Research Staff
Our team of incredibly skilled technicians support RIRC through their individual areas of expertise.
Kelly Matsudaira Yee
Lab Research Supervisor
Lab Manager, expert in neurohistology, molecular biology, immunocytochemistry, and microscopy including light sheet microscopy.
Jamie M. Dan
Staff Research Associate
Master neurohistologist, immunocytochemistry, morphometry, and tissue preparation for electron microscopy.
Ardi Gunawan
Staff Research Associate
Expert in rodent spinal cord surgery, care and treatment of spinal cord injured rodents, brain and spinal cord dissection.
Meet the Staff
Our staff provide vital care and support to the RIRC and its researchers.
Krista Barajas
Chief Administrative Officer and Public Liaison