https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9916-4122I am a biomedical engineer specializing in medical instrumentation, rehabilitation and neural engineering. I am a Scientist at the KITE Research Institute, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, and an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto. As a Scientist, I lead the Therapeutic Applications of Complex Systems Laboratory, and with Dr. Milos Popovic, I co-lead the KITE Robotics Laboratory. My research program focuses on three main areas:
I) Developing technology and interventions to reduce the negative impact of paralysis on independence and quality of life.
We develop advanced neurotechnologies, including functional electrical stimulation technologies and brain-machine interfaces, to restore the ability to reach and grasp after spinal cord injury and stroke. We also create and explore the use of robotic systems to support upper extremity rehabilitation.
II) Developing technologies and procedures for identifying electrophysiological biomarkers to assess neurological conditions.
Working closely with physicians, we develop technology to evaluate spinal cord disorders and, more recently, characterize chronic pain and the therapeutic effects of new interventions.
III) Developing systems to support the current delivery of health care.
Technology for infection control and software systems to increase the level of activity of rehabilitation inpatients are examples of our work dedicated to improving the clinical operations in our institution.