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Biochemical evaluation of the transfer assessment instrument (with Alicia Koontz, PhD)
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Revolutionizing prosthetics program
- University of Pittsburgh Model Center of Spinal Cord Injury
- Investigation of cortical changes following
- Revolutionizing prosthetics program (with Mike Boninger, Robert Gaunt)
- Rehabilitation engineering research center on telerehabilitation
- Pulmonary function in adolescents and adults with spina bifida
- iMHere: mHealth for enhanced wellness
- Mobilty and functional outcomes from the national spina bifida patient registry
- Novel sensory neural prosthesis using active, flexible electronics
- Microstimulation of pelvic and pedendal afferents to restore bladder function
- Revolutionizing prosthetics program
- Pre-clinical and clinical testing of somatosensory neuroprostheses after amputation
- Development of novel stimulation paradigms to delay fatigue and prolong standing after spinal cord injury
- Translating Transfer Training and Wheelchair Maintenance into Practice
- University of Pittsburgh Model Center of Spinal Cord Injury
Our reputation for leading the field in novel innovations has led to the designation as a Model System Center funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR).
The University of Pittsburgh is home to the Model Center on Spinal Cord Injury. Led by Principal Investigator, Dr. Michael Boninger, the UPMC-SCI is one of 14 funded research and clinical centers in the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (SCIMS) network. UPMC-SCI provides a continuum of care beginning with emergency response, continues with comprehensive acute medical treatment and rehabilitation through utilization of assistive technology services and vocational rehabilitation. UPMC research, which focuses on assistive technology and the prevention of upper limb pain related to over use, aims to improve the participation and quality of life of individuals with spinal cord injury.