Lucy Wang

My research focuses on the mechanical behavior of the axon, looking at damage over a range of time scales. I use mathematical models of axon growth and finite element models of the axonal cytoskeleton to investigate damage thresholds and the contribution of individual cytoskeletal components to overall axon mechanical properties. The insight obtained from these models will have applications in the areas of nerve repair and traumatic brain injury, informing the development of techniques to promote growth in damaged nerves and the development of protective equipment or policies to minimize axon injury. 

Outside of the lab, you can find me hiking, playing pick-up soccer, or unsuccessfully retiring from martial arts. 

NSF Graduate Research Fellow