EXPERIENCE THE NEXT STEP IN PROSTHETIC & ORTHOTIC RESEARCH
Our team of engineers and clinicians advance limb prosthetics by creating and applying innovative measurement techniques to understand complex physiological and biomechanical issues that affect prosthesis and orthosis users. During 30 years of research, we have answered key clinical questions to further scientific knowledge in prosthetics and orthotics.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Our research projects typically involve the development of an innovative technique to measure something that has not been measured before. We are a close knit team of bioengineers, practitioners and physicians who identify where physiological or clinical understanding is clouded, and generate key questions that need to be answered. We typically build the instruments that we design and then quickly start to use them in studies on participants with limb amputation or other limb disability.
CLINICAL APPLICATION
Achieving a seamless transition back and forth between the engineering lab bench and clinic testing is a key to our success. Using early prototypes in focused studies facilitates new insight and direction that might not be otherwise considered. We are constantly discovering.
EDUCATION
Through our research efforts, we create the next generation of prosthetic and orthotic scientists and researchers that will further advance the field and enhance the quality of life of people with limb loss or limb disability.
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One-on-one mentoring in both engineering and medicine
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Team approach to research - each member brings unique skills
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Dissemination and thus impact on prosthetics and orthotics through peer-reviewed publication and web-based videos and lecture materials.
Since 1992, a total of 59 undergraduate students, 27 graduate students, 4 postdoctoral fellows, 2 junior faculty, and 53 research scientists have contributed to the success of our lab. Students have earned a total of over 40 fellowships.
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UNDERGRADUATE
STUDENTS
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GRADUATE
STUDENTS
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POSTDOCTORAL
FELLOWS
02
JUNIOR
FACULTY
53
RESEARCH SCIENTISTS
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University of Washington
Department of Bioengineering
3720 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98195-5061
Box 355061