New technology helps man find freedom despite paralysis
The Cleveland VA, Case Western Reserve and University Hospitals collaborated for a documentary that showcases the journey of brain interface technology
Cleveland’s Morning News with Wills and Snyder
“I Am Human” Interview
I Am Human Documentary Features FES Center, CWRU
The documentary premieres in Cleveland Thursday, followed by a panel with the filmmakers and featured scientists.
Seeking human connections across time and space
Case Western Reserve research team from new Human Fusions institute aims for $10 million Avatar XPrize competition; winner will best ‘transport a human’s sense, actions and presence’ to another place
Clinical trial starting in Cleveland to help patients with paralysis regain movement
CLEVELAND — A groundbreaking clinical trial is starting in Cleveland soon, and researchers are currently looking for participants. The program is called ReHAB — which stands for “Reconnecting the Hand and Arm to the Brain.”
NP Seminar Archive
Neural Prosthesis Seminar Series Archive
Research Participants
Research Participation Research Participant Testimonials Zubizarreta House
How a Small Hospital on a Hill Helped Launch a Quest for Neuroprosthetics
For more than 40 years, Hunter Peckham has been working to help patients with spinal cord injuries live more independent, functional lives.
2019 Publications
Miller JP, Ajiboye AB, Kirsch RF (2019). ReHAB commentary on an integrated brain-machine interface platform with thousands of channels. Journal of Medical Internet Research. In press. Cole NM, Ajiboye AB (2019). Muscle synergies for predicting non-isometric complex hand function for commanding FES neuroprosthetic hand systems. Journal of Neural Engineering. 16(5): 056018, 1-12. Willett FR; Young…
2010 Publications
Ackermann DM, Foldes EL, Bhadra N, Kilgore KL. Nerve conduction block using combined thermoelectric cooling and high frequency electrical stimulation. J Neurosci Methods. 2010 Oct 30;193(1):72-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jneumeth.2010.07.043. Epub 2010 Aug 10. PubMed PMID: 20705099; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC2963146. Ackermann DM Jr, Foldes EL, Bhadra N, Kilgore KL. Conduction block of peripheral nerve using high-frequency alternating…