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Gustafson, Kenneth J., PhD<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS<\/h4>\n

Associate Director of Research & Education<\/strong>
\nCleveland FES Center<\/p>\n

Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Urology<\/strong>
\nCase Western Reserve University<\/p>\n

Research Scientist<\/strong>
\nLouis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center<\/p>\n

CONTACT INFORMATION<\/h4>\n

Program Contact:<\/strong>
\nKen Gustafson<\/p>\n

Contact Number:<\/strong>
\n(216) 368-8626<\/p>\n

Contact Email:<\/strong>
\nkenneth.gustafson@case.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

PUBLICATIONS
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Bladder dysfunction resulting from neurological disease or spinal cord injury can have a devastating clinical impact.<\/p>\n

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 nervous system and restore genito-urinary function at the earliest opportunity.<\/p>\n

AREAS OF INTEREST<\/h3>\n
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  • Basic neurophysiology studies to discover and characterize the neural pathways involved in bladder and urethral function.<\/li>\n
  • Translational research projects to develop methods to conduct investigations in humans and lead to clinical implementation.<\/li>\n
  • Clinical studies in individuals with and without neural dysfunction.<\/li>\n
  • Neural engineering studies to design and develop neural prostheses appropriate for the expected clinical applications.<\/li>\n
  • Teaching and Training in Fundamentals of Neural Stimulation for Neuromodulation Applications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    RESEARCH PROGRAMS<\/h3>\n
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    • Electrical Stimulation and Recording of Afferent Nerves to Restore Pelvic Functions and Develop Diagnostics<\/li>\n
    • Long Term Genital Nerve Stimulation to Improve Urinary Continence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      CO-INVESTIGATOR PROGRAMS<\/h3>\n
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      • Translational Education and Mentoring (VA-TEAM) Center<\/li>\n
      • Preclinical development of novel approach to improve bladder function after SCI<\/li>\n
      • Neuroanatomical mapping and neural interfacing of neuromodulation applications<\/li>\n
      • Development and translation of device to treat bladder overactivity<\/li>\n
      • Electrical rectal stimulation to promote bowel emptying after spinal cord injury<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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