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PhD Candidate Max Shepherd Featured in Helix Magazine
Max Shepherd, a PhD candidate who conducts his research at the Center for Bionic Medicine, was interviewed for an article in Northwestern's Helix magazine.
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"Neurotrauma in a Dish" - An induced pluripotent stem cell-based assay to determine patient specific factors affecting rehabilitation outcomes
Determining if patient induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons treated with in vitro neurotrauma can be used to predict clinical outcomes.
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Collaborative Machines Enhancing Therapies (COMET)
The Collaborative Machines Enhancing Therapies center brings together four research and development projects aimed at improving how patients move.
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An Adaptive Wearable Balance Trainer
Development of a therapy-ready collaborative balance trainer.
Research Project
Smart Passive Devices for Arm Function Recovery
We have developed machine-assisted therapy techniques that focus on self-directed movement and error augmentation approaches to promote user engagement.
Research Project
COMPLETE: Soft Exoskeleton for Gait Recovery in Stroke
This project evaluates the benefits a soft exoskeleton can have on a stroke survivor with lower extremity impairments.
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Robotic Treadmill for Intense, Adaptive Propulsion Training
We will fabricate an innovative split-belt treadmill system that allows backward-directed, real-time-adaptive, resistive forces applied to the pelvis.
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Science of Ability Symposium: Breakthroughs in Rehabilitation and Recovery
Bringing together leading scientists making significant advances in their field, to inspire and change the way we think about recovery and rehabilitation.
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Integrating Brain and Muscle Feedback for Hand Recovery
We will develop and evaluate a collaborative technology that combine biofeedback of two neural signals — EEG and EMG to promote movement therapy.
Research Project
How Focused Breathing Can Help Beat Everyday Stress
Relaxation techniques targeted at decreasing and managing tension are highly successful in the reduction of stress, and also are effective in reducing pain.
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Dr. Cherney Honored by Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences
Leora Cherney received the Academy of Neurologic Communication Disorders and Sciences’ (ANCDS) top award, Honors of the Academy.
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