Charles Hubscher named director of the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center

Posted on January 23, 2025
Charles Hubscher named director of the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center

Charles Hubscher, Ph.D., director of KSCIRC

The School of Medicine is pleased to announce Charles Hubscher, Ph.D. as the director of the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center (KSCIRC). Hubscher, who has served as acting co-director for nearly two years, now steps into a permanent role, and the School of Medicine is excited to support his vision for the center’s future.

In his role as director, Hubscher will focus on expanding partnerships within and outside the university, collaborating closely with UofL Health – Brain and Spine Institute, and the departments of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery.

“After nearly two years as co-director alongside my esteemed colleague Dr. Maxwell Boakye, I am honored to take on this position permanently,” said Dr. Hubscher. "My expectations remain high for KSCIRC as we continue to advance groundbreaking research and strengthen key collaborative partnerships.”

Hubscher’s academic journey began at Vanier College in Montreal, Quebec, where he earned a Diploma in Health Sciences. He went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Concordia University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from McGill University, followed by a Master’s in Psychobiology/Neuroscience and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Florida State University.

In addition to his position with KSCIRC, Hubscher is a valued member of the ULSOM faculty, serving as a professor, vice chair and former Graduate Program Director for the department of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology. He is also the Neuroscience Undergraduate Program Coordinator for the HSC Campus and holds an associate appointment in the department of Neurological Surgery.

“Dr. Hubscher exemplifies resilient leadership and has set a high standard during his time as co-director,” remarked Dean Bumpous. “I am excited to see how he will continue to grow KSCIRC into a world-class spinal cord injury research center.”

The School of Medicine is fortunate to have Dr. Hubscher leading KSCIRC into this new chapter. Please join us in congratulating him on his official appointment, which began November 1.