Congratulations to Cleveland FES Center investigator Tina Vrabec, PhD. Vrabec is among seven Case Western Reserve University researchers named to the National Academy of Inventors’ 2024 class of Senior Members. Vrabec is also one of 124 emerging inventors selected by the National Academy of Inventors (NAI) to its 2024 class of Senior Members. The honor…
The ReHAB Project Team with 60 Minutes Correspondent Scott Pelley A. Bolu Ajiboye, PhD, Principal Investigator Emily Graczyk, Phd, Principal Investigator The Cleveland FES Center congratulates principal investigators A. Bolu Ajiboye, PhD, and Emily Graczyk, PhD, along with the entire ReHAB study project team as the recipients of a significant donation supporting their…
About The Neural Prosthesis (NP) Seminar Series debuted in 1988. Since its debut, this series has sponsored numerous distinguished clinicians and scientists, working in areas that include functional neuromuscular and electrical stimulation, neuromodulation, brain computer interfaces (BCI), pain mechanisms and blocking, simulation & modeling, autonomic system, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other related areas. The…
Durand is Credited with Coining the Term ‘Neural Engineering’ The Cleveland FES Center congratulates principal investigator Dr. Dominique Durand, MD, PhD. Dr. Durand has received the 2024 North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS) Engineering Innovator Award. Dr. Durand is professor of biomedical engineering and neurosciences and director of the Neural Engineering Center at Case Western Reserve…
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Restoring proprioception to prosthesis users using neural interfaces What is Proprioception? Proprioception is the body’s perception or awareness of its position, force and movement through space. It is essential for all tasks involving movement of the body and object manipulation from writing to playing sports. When an individual with limb loss uses a…
My research interests focus on improving the quality of life of patients who have suffered spinal cord injury through research in the underlying mechanisms of bladder and bowel dysfunction. Dr. Hoey began his career by receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Canisius University followed by obtaining his PhD in behavioral neuroscience…
Sulzer, James, PhD My research interests include improving walking in people after stroke and the creation and implementation of enriched environments for adults and children with neurological conditions. Investigator Biography Dr. Sulzer is a Cleveland native (Orange High School), with a BS from the Ohio State University, and his MS and PhD…
Adams, Robert, MD, PhD Investigator Biography Robert D. Adams, MD is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center and part of the Neurology Residency at Case Western Reserve University / University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center / VA Medical Center. Dr. Adams received his BS in Mechanical Engineering…
As the FES Center’s primary contact for industrial relations, my objective is to strengthen and forge new relationships with groups outside the center to build the Center’s visibility and impact. I hope to connect investigators who are leading research here at the Center with industry researchers and organizations working in adjacent spaces, where…