Brain Machine Interfaces to Restore Function
Bolu Ajiboye PhD and others are studying the use of brain-computer interface technologies to restore sensorimotor function to those who have experienced debilitating nervous system injury.
Experience the Cleveland FES Center: Watch Our Video Reels
Visit our labs (virtually) to see an overview of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) research. If you would like to meet with an investigator about their work or a collaboration, contact info@FEScenter.org.
Reconnecting the Hand and Arm to the Brain
A team of biomedical pioneers at the Cleveland FES Center is poised to take the next step in developing a platform to allow reanimation of paralyzed limbs under direct control of the brain.
Autonomic System Restoration with FES
Autonomic system research focuses on developing devices that use electrical stimulation to help restore bladder and bowel function lost to SCI or other neurological disorders.
Novel Approaches to Stroke Rehabilitation
Investigator Svetlana Pundik MD, PhD discusses how the Center is pairing noninvasive brain stimulation with motor and sensory rehabilitation for people who have suffered stroke or other brain injury.
Neuromodulation for Parkinson’s Symptoms
Electrical stimulation of certain parts of the brain, using deep brain stimulation, is among the novel research areas FES investigators are studying to develop customized treatments for people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Implant to Stimulate and Block Nerve Activity
FES Center researchers are studying the use of electrical stimulation to both activate nerves and also to block nerves, which offers potential in terms of muscle control, treating spasticity, and pain relief.
Recording and Analyzing Brain Signals
Using electrodes to record brain signals helps researchers engineer stimulation-based treatments for spinal cord injury or Parkinson’s Disease. The idea is to assist the brain to control muscles and/or disrupt unwanted signals.
Electrical Stimulation for Fundamental Research
Mike Moffitt PhD shares the approach he and others have taken in studying novel neuromodulation modalities such as electrical stimulation and photobiomodulation that could eventually be used in therapy.
Transcranial Direct Stimulation for Stroke Rehab
It’s important to develop treatment methods to help improve gait for those with persistent deficits following stroke. Non-invasive brain stimulation is a promising treatment method that FES investigators continue to study.
Deep Brain Stimulation to Treat Ocular Impairment
Fatema Ghasia MD and her team are studying how abnormal neural circuits cause visual impairments, as well as the use of deep brain stimulation to address visual symptoms linked to Parkinson’s Disease.
Moving Science from the Lab to the Clinic
The FES Center is committed to taking technology out of the lab and into clinical care. Andy Cornwell PhD discusses why interactions between physicians and engineers are at the core of medical device innovation.
A Residence for SCI Patients – The Zubizarreta House
Cleveland’s Zubizarreta House offers barrier-free housing and is a home away from home for many individuals participating in FES Center studies. Learn about this innovative home’s history, development, and features.