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Spencer Iverson is now a NeuroRobotics alumni!

Congratulations to Spencer Iverson for landing a stellar job at Icon Health and Fitness. Spencer has been an invaluable asset to our research since 2018. During his time in the lab, Spencer achieved two co-author abstracts, 1 first-author abstract, 2 competitive research fellowships, and 2 competitive research awards! He pioneered the tech behind two new devices in the lab: A tiny low-cost 8-channel EMG chip, and an Arduino-based high-voltage transcutaneous stimulator for sensory feedback and animating limbs. Both of these technologies have enabled exciting new directions for our lab. And Spencer's hard work has paid off - his new job is a stellar gig!  Moving forward, he'll be working on systems-level engineering for a variety of fitness devices and health applications. Congratulations Spencer and thank you for your many contributions to our lab!

Abby Citterman wins first place presentation!

Congratulations to Abby Citterman for winning first place for her poster presentation at the Utah Biomedical Engineering Conference! Abby's research explores how electrocutaneous sensory feedback is perceived - providing insight into the neural basis of touch and guiding the development of novel sensorized bionic devices. You can watch her award-winning presentation below!

Dr. George awarded NIH Director’s Early Independence Award

Dr. George was awarded the NIH Director's Early Independence Award. Part of the NIH’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research program, the Director’s Early Independence Award supports exceptional junior scientists who have recently received their doctoral degree or completed their medical residency to skip traditional post-doctoral training and move immediately into independent research positions. George is one of 13 in the nation who have received this year’s award. He is the first awardee from the University of Utah since the award was established in 2011 and the first awardee in the field of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. George’s award provides $1.8 million over five years to develop thought-controlled bionic exoskeletons to assist and rehabilitate stroke patients. Read more here.