Kwok‐Fai So
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Kwok-Fai So is a leading figure in neuroscience, whose research focuses on neural regeneration, spinal cord injury repair, and the mechanisms underlying functional recovery. His work has significantly advanced understanding of how locomotor training can promote plasticity and restore motor function after spinal cord damage. In his highly cited 2019 study, "The effects and potential mechanisms of locomotor training on improvements of functional recovery after spinal cord injury," So systematically elucidated the cellular and molecular pathways—including neurotrophic factor signaling, synaptic reorganization, and inhibition of glial scar formation—through which activity-based therapies drive recovery. This paper, with 27 citations, has become a foundational reference for researchers designing rehabilitation strategies. Beyond this, So has contributed to the development of combinatorial approaches that pair training with pharmacological or cell-based interventions, bridging basic science and clinical application. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, and he continues to mentor a new generation of neuroscientists. For students and researchers, So’s research exemplifies how rigorous mechanistic studies can translate into tangible improvements in patient outcomes after devastating neural injuries.
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