Neural engineering research at Mulva focuses on developing new tools and methods to enable fundamental research on the nervous system, as well as treatments for neurological disorders.
Research in neural engineering has strengths in the development of novel neural technologies such as brain-machine interfaces, neural prostheses and implantable devices for the treatment of neurological disorders.
Current research activity includes stimulation for the treatment of motor disorders, and restoration of multi-joint motor function (e.g., reaching and grasping).
Complementing all the above research areas ongoing at the Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences, the data sciences researchers support the development of novel methods to model brain function as well as qualitative health services.
Research activities in this category include imaging, conducting unit recordings, merging multi-modal data streams, and analyzing and linking models to data through assimilation, machine learning, or other methods..
Keywords: Neuromodulation, Neuro Imaging, Brain Computer interfaces, Wearable Technology and Robotics, Data Warehousing, Healthcare Organization, …
Meet some of our leading researchers:
| Researcher Name | Research Focus | Keywords | Lab / Short Bio |
|---|---|---|---|
Benjamin Umlauf | Neurological Disorders / Systems • Brain Tumor • Neurological Disorders Technology & Drugs Development • Cancer Drug Therapy • Delivery of Drugs to Solid Tumors | Preclinical Models/ Nanotechnology / Biochemistry | Umlauf Lab |
Bonnie Scott | Neurological Disorders / Systems • Clinical neuropsychology • Motivation and goal-directed behavior • Cognitive control and intraindividual variability • Resilience and normal cognitive aging • Neuropsychiatric sequelae of movement disorders • Neurosurgical candidacy evaluations • Social determinants of health Technology & Drugs Development • Clinical and translational neuroscience • Neurophysiological biomarkers and neuromodulation • Neurocognitive biomarkers and technotherapy • Community outreach and engagement in health disparity populations • Cross-cultural and ecological validation of psychometric tools | Aging / Alzheimer Disease & Related Disorders / Neuropsychology / | TechANS Lab |
Corinne Jones | Neurological Disorders / Systems • Motor Learning • Movement Disorders • Neuromodulation • Speech Production Technology & Drugs Development • Wearable Sensors | Swallowing / Swallowing Disorders / Neuromodulation | Swallow Modulation Lab |
David Paydarfar | Neurological Disorders / Systems • Neurodevelopmental Disorders • Neural Circuit Dysregulation • Neural oscillators Technology & Drugs Development • Electroceuticals • Machine Learning • Physiological Sensors • Optimization Algorithms Clinical Rehabilitation • Neuro Modulation and Plasticity | Neural Control of Respiratory, Cardiovascular, & Swallowing Function / Neuroengineering / Computational Neurology / Machine Learning / Physiological Sensors / Electroceuticals/ Mathematical Modeling / Physiological Sensors/ | The Physiological Laboratories |
Elizabeth C. Tyler-Kabara, M.D., Ph.D. | Neurological Disorders / Systems • Motor learning • Movement Disorders • Neuromodulation • Speech Production • Neurotrauma, Stroke Technology & Drugs Development • Brain-Computer Interfaces • Neurorehabilitation | Pediatric Neurosurgery / Neurosciences | Elizabeth's bio |
Hamidreza (Reza) Saber | Neurological Disorders / Systems • Cerebral Aneurysms • Stroke • Brain Vascular Malformations • Subarachnoid/Cerebral Hemorrhage Technology & Drugs Development • Neurointerventional Devices • Machine Learning • Wearable Sensors Clinical Rehabilitation • Neurorehabilitation | Mechanical thrombectomy / Coiling; Stenting / Data Science / Neurotechnology / | |
Jorge Almeida | Psychiatric Disorders / Systems • Mood Disorders • Bipolar Disorders Technology & Drugs Development • Neuro Imaging • Functional Magnetic Resonance (fMRI) | Bipolar disorders / Neurooimaging / Neurostimulation / Functional MRI (fMRI) | Bipolar Center Bipolar Medical Service website |
José del R. Millán, Ph.D. | Neurological Disorders / Systems • Motor Learning • Movement Disorders • Neuromodulation • Cognition & Communication • Spinal Cord Injury • Neurotrauma • Stroke • Imaging Technology & Drugs Development • Brain-Computer Interfaces • Wearable Technology and Robotics Clinical Rehabilitation • Neurorehabilitation | Neuroprosthetics / Brain-Machine Interfaces / Neural Engineering / Closed-Loop Neuromodulation/ Exoskeleton & Prosthetics / Rehabilitive and Surgical Robotics / Robot Learning / Human-Robot Interaction / Artificial Intelligence | CNBI Lab |
Joshua Chang | Neurological Disorders / Systems • Neurology • Signal Analysis • Predictive Analytics • Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology & Drugs Development • Electroceutical Devices | Computational Neurology / Neuromodulation / Computational Modelling/ | Chang Lab |
Jun Wang, Ph.D. | Neurological Disorders / Systems • Cognition & Communication • Neurological Speech Disorders • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Technology & Drugs Development • Brain-Computer Interfaces • Assistive Speech Technologies | Speech Motor Control / Silent Speech Interface / MEG | Speech Disorders and Technology Lab |
Justin Benzer | Psychiatric Disorders / Systems • Healthcare Organization | Organizational Change / Coordination / Behavioral Health / Implementation Science / Survey methodology / Qualitative Interviews / Quality improvement | |
Lief Ericsson Fenno | Psychiatric Disorders / Systems • Optogenetic • Gene Therapy • Mental Illness • Drug Addiction | Neuroscience / Opioids / Synthetic Biology / Viral Engineering | Molecular Engineering, Design & Discovery Lab |
