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Todd Kuiken


Todd Kuiken

Northwestern University, USA

Biography

Todd A. Kuiken received his MD and Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Northwestern (1990) and his residency in PM&R at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (1995).  He is a Professor in the Depts. of PM&R, Biomedical Engineering and Surgery of Northwestern University. 

Dr. Kuiken currently is the Director of the Center for Bionic Medicine (CBM).  This is a large multidisciplinary team that is focused on translational research in the areas of rehabilitation engineering and surgery. Key projects have include the development of Targeted Muscle Reinnervation, Pattern Recognition Control for powered prosthetic arms, the development of novel robotic arm and leg prostheses and unique wheelchair designs.

Abstract

Abstract : Targeted muscle and sensory reinnervation for amputees