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  • Neural, Sensory Systems and Rehabilitation
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Neural, Sensory Systems and Rehabilitation

IBBME Neural/Sensory Systems and Rehab Research Highlights 2010-2011  

Our researchers seek to understand, analyze, and rehabilitate the brain and body.

We seek to improve quality of life through research in sensory communications, neural engineering, and rehabilitation for the elderly, disabled, and those affected by chronic disease.

Assistive technologies
Mobility enhancing devices
Intelligent promtping
Gait and movement analysis
Novel prosthetic and orthotic design
Physiological access pathways
Environmental control

Neural Systems
Computational neuroscience
Neural system model & analysis
Neural bioelectricity
Cognitive brain devices
Nerve regeneration
Neuro-muscular implants
Brain-computer interfaces
Neuroplasticity technologies

Sensory Systems
Eye tracking
Biomedical acoustics
Motor and cognitive function assessment
Human communication
Speech enhancement
Hearing assistive technologies

Professors working in this area:

Berj Bardakjian
Elaine Biddiss
Sandra Black
Peter Carlen
Tom Chau
Angela Cheung
James Drake
Moshe Eizenman
Geoff Fernie
R.V. Harrison
Sasha John
Mike Joy
Hans Kunov
Ofer Levi
Brian Maki
Kristina McConville
Alex Mihailidis
Mary Nagai
Ken Norwich
Milos Popovic
Tom Schweizer
Catriona Steele
Pascal van Lieshout
Willy Wong

José Zariffa
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