Including the voices of people living with spinal cord injury (SCI) throughout the entire research cycle will make research more relevant, inclusive, meaningful, and useful. My research focuses on translational investigations and bridging the gap between basic science, clinical science, and the public community living with SCI. A large area of my research has focused…
The aim of my research is to understand structure-function relationships within the central nervous system and the upper extremity. Our goal is to understand the complex interactions involved in the systems-level neural organization and control of bladder and urethral function. We use this information to develop neural prostheses or rehabilitative techniques that interface with the…
My main research interest is in the development and control of brain-computer-interface (BCI) technologies for restoring function to individuals who have experienced severely debilitating injuries to the nervous system, such as spinal cord injury and stroke. Currently, I am interested in understanding at a systems level the relationships between the firing patterns of multi-neuronal networks…
I am an internist who is board certified in Internal Medicine and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine. Areas of Interest Neurogenic bladder managementPulmonary functionNeural prostheses after spinal cord injury Publications (Select) Entire publication list can be found here. Publications Wu-Fienberg Y, Henzel MK, Richmond MA, Becker DB. Impact of interdisciplinary rounds in the spinal cord injury unit on…
Areas of Interest Spinal cord injury rehabilitation Neuromuscular electrical stimulation Engineering applications for individuals with spinal cord injury Gene therapy in inclusion body myopathy Research Programs Spinal Cord Injury Model System Grant. National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research. Publications (Select) Publications Marino RJ, Sinko R, Bryden A, Backus D, Chen…
I have a broad background in functional neurosurgery, with specific training and expertise in stereotaxy, epilepsy surgery, physiology, and neuromodulation. My clinical and research interests include movement disorders, epilepsy surgery, and development of novel treatments for a variety of disorders using neuromodulation. Research Programs Neurostimulation applicationsEpileptogenic zone identificationNeurophysiological changes in brain injuryNeural interface technology Publications…
Areas of Interest NeurologyNeurosurgeryDeep brain stimulationMovement disorders https://youtu.be/92ah3oR_7HA Research Programs Modeling of Neural SystemsElectric Field Generated by Deep Brain StimulationSystems-Level Model of Deep Brain StimulationPatient-Specific Models of Deep Brain StimulationDeep Brain Stimulation Interactive Visualization SystemCortical Closed-Loop Control of Deep Brain Stimulation Publications (Select) Publications Maling N, Lempka SF, Blumenfeld Z, Bronte-Stewart HM, McIntyre CC. Biophysical Basis of…
Areas of Interest Physiology and pharmacology of the cardiovascularPhysiology and pharmacology of breathingRole of nitric oxide and Snitrosothiols in control of blood pressure and breathingRole of sensory input to the control of blood pressure and breathing Publications (Select) Entire publication list can be found here. Publications Stsiapura VI, Bederman I, Stepuro II, Morozkina TS, Lewis SJ,…
My research interests are in the development and clinical evaluation of novel neuroprosthetic and neurotherapeutic devices to restore motor function in individuals with CNS paralysis. Neuroprosthetic devices substitute for lost neuromuscular function; neurotherapeutic devices facilitate recovery of lost neuromuscular function. Current Research Activities Contralaterally controlled functional electrical stimulation (CCFES), a novel neurotherapeutic application of surface…
My primary research interest is in the application of functional electrical stimulation (FES) to provide disabled individuals with increased independence and improved quality of life. In particular, I have focused my work on FES as applied to cervical level spinal cord injury. These individuals have paralyzed muscles in both their hands and arms.…