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Wexton鈥檚 visit to Science and Technology 海角社区 explores research and economic impact

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Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton visits the 海角社区 Science and Technology 海角社区
Photo by Evan Cantwell/海角社区

U.S. Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton toured 海角社区鈥檚 on Tuesday, August 29. The campus is located in Virginia鈥檚 10th Congressional District, which Wexton represents.

During her visit, Wexton delved into Mason鈥檚 economic impact and partnerships with Prince William County and the City of Manassas and explored SciTech鈥檚 research labs. Neuroscience PhD student Dylan Scarton was among the researchers presenting their work. Scarton shared his endeavors into developing a biomaterial for peripheral nerve regeneration. His findings could lead to optimized recovery outcomes and reduced healing time for those suffering from severe peripheral nerve damage.