About


The TNC team of experts is here to help you achieve your goals.

Our team has extensively supported the advancement of translational research in neuroscience over the past 10 years. 

In this period, we have performed over 400 surgical procedures in large animals for a variety of investigators in United States and Europe. 

Core Leadership

Nicholas Boulis, MD (Professor of Neurosurgery)

Scientific Director

nboulis@emory.edu

Dr. Boulis is a neurosurgeon-scientist who has conducted basic, translational, and clinical neuroscience research over the past 30 years and is the Principal Investigator of the Gene and Cell Therapy for Neurorestoration Laboratory at Emory University.  His research focus on creating surgical techniques and therapeutics delivery strategies for diseases affecting brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Boulis Lab


Thais (Federici) Buchman, PhD (Academic Research Scientist)

Core Director

thais.buchman@emory.edu

Dr. Buchman is a scientist with a degree in Veterinary Medicine and a background in Neurosciences, as well as Gene and Cell Therapy.  From pilot experiments to GLP studies, Dr. Buchman has been managing projects involving preclinical animal research for over fifteen years.  She is currently the leader of the Translational Large Animal Research team in Dr. Boulis’ laboratory.



Core Team

Surgical Staff

Surgeons specifically trained to perform neurosurgical experimentation in large animals.



Support Staff

Technical personnel who assist with pre- and post-operative tasks.