We succeeded in directly converting olfactory ensheathing glia from adult hmOEG to neurons.We showed that the cells under study maintained the characteristic neuroregenerative properties of OEG and, after transduction of the single neurogenic transcription factor NEUROD1, they exhibited morphol. and immunolabeling neuronal features, fired action potentials, and expressed glutamatergic and GABAergic markers.Addnl., after engraftment of transduced hmOEG cells in the mouse hippocampus, these cells maintained their neural commitment, showing specific neuronal labeling.Thereby, if we add to the neuroregenerative capacity of OEG cultures, the conversion to neurons of a fraction of their population through reprogramming techniques, the engraftment of OEG and OEG-induced neurons (OEG-iNs) could enhance neural repair at the damaged site in SCI.This is due to the intrinsic axonal regenerative capacities of OEG, combined with the presence of OEG-iNs acting as a relay in the damaged zone.Therefore, long distance connectivity between the nervous tracts would be accomplished, allowing functional recovery.