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Our Mentorship Funding Program provides junior faculty and early-career rehabilitation researchers with mentoring and career advancement guidance from senior scientists and clinicians at Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91.

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2023 Mentees

Momona Yamagami, PhD, Rice University Research interest: Enabling accessible and equitable virtual rehabilitation with biosignals Primary mentor: Elliot Roth, MD

Shanie Jayasinghe, PhD, University of Minnesota Research interest: Role of cognitive load on lateralized motor control processes Primary mentor: Zev Rymer, MD, PhD

Robert Matthew PhD, University of California, San Francisco Research interest: Identifying the neurological and biomechanical measures of engaged movement in robot-assisted hand therapy Primary mentor: Eric Perreault, PhD

Seyed Javad Mousavi, PT, PhD,  Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Research interest: Understanding biomechanical and neuromuscular mechanisms of pain behind MSK disease Primary mentor: Arun Jayaraman, PT, PhD

Edoardo Battaglia, PhD, University of Utah Research interest: Wearable haptic interface systems for movement for UE vibrotactile feedback Primary mentor: Levi Hargrove, PhD

2022 Mentees

Ayse Torres, Ph.D., CRC, LMHC, Florida Atlantic University Research development: Augmented Reality Enhanced Supported Employment for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Primary mentors: Dr. Allen Heinemann (CSTAR) and Dr. Kate Compton (NU)

¡°The C-STAR Collaborative Mentorship Funding provided a unique opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and learn how to design a pilot study. My lead mentor, Dr. Allen Heinemann, provided guidance in the development of my project proposal and supported me in grant writing.¡± ¡ªAyse Torres, Ph.D., CRC, LMHC

Gu Eon Kang, Ph.D, University of Texas at Dallas Research development: Leveraging Wearable Sensors and Digital Technology to Assess Functional Outcomes and Cognitive Outcomes in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcers Primary mentors: Dr. Namratha Kandula and Dr. Levi Hargrove (CSTAR)

¡°I am working on an NIH grant proposal, and my C-STAR mentors, Dr. Namratha Kandula and Dr. Levi Hargrove, really helped me to improve my proposal. C-STAR mentorship funding also helped me to secure some time so that I can focus on writing and allowed me to explore the foundation of my future research projects.¡± ¡ªGu Eon Kang, Ph.D

Justin Huber, M.D., M.Sc., University of Kentucky Research development:Assessing Real-World Upper Extremity Performance in Stroke Survivors Primary mentors: Dr. William Zev Rymer and Dr. Eric Perreault (CSTAR)

¡°Through the C-STAR Collaborative Mentorship Funding, I discovered a sounding board of thought-leaders who shared a genuine interest in my success and sought to catalyze it. I conclude this program with meaningful developments of my research objectives and clarity in my path ahead, which I owe to the generous team at C-STAR.¡±¡ªJustin Huber, M.D., M.Sc.

Samuel Nemanich, PhD, MSCI, Marquette University Research development:Validity and Reliability of Mobile-based Technology to Assess Children¡¯s Motor Skills Primary mentors: Dr. Julius Dewald (CSTAR) and Dr. Gadi Revivo (Shirley Ryan Ability Lab)

¡°Participating in the C-STAR mentorship program has helped me advance my research agenda and gain insights into the intersections of neuroscience, technology, and rehabilitation. The individualized mentorship plan is well-designed for young investigators and allows for frequent interaction and collaboration with senior mentors.¡±¡ªSamuel Nemanich, PhD, MSCI

Tanner Thorsen, Ph.D, University of Southern Mississippi Research development:Application of Wearable Smart Garment and Influence of Cycling Cadence Training on Gait Parameters in Older Adults at Risk of Falling Primary mentors: Dr. Miriam Rafferty (C-STAR) and Dr. Arun Jayaraman (C-STAR)

¡°¡°My mentorship with C-STAR has been incredibly valuable for me in terms of grantsmanship and study design. The relationships that have formed along the way with my mentorship group have created a great environment to learn, grow, and improve on my path towards research independence.¡±¡ªTanner Thorsen, Ph.D