2022-04-18
Georgia Tech has received two Department of Defense (DoD) 2022 Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) awards totaling almost $14 million.
"Neural Prostheses for Restoring Sensory and Motor Functions" - Doug Weber, Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University
"From Spikes to Factors: Understanding Large-scale Neural Computations" - Mark Churchland, Ph.D., Columbia University
"PSYONIC - Advances in Commercial Sensorimotor Bionic Limbs" - Aadeel Akhtar, PhD, CEO, Founder, PSYONIC
"A 3D Bioprinted Vascular Platform for Modeling Pediatric Tumors" - Liqun Ning, Ph.D., Postdoc Scholar
The Center for Integrative Genomics (CIG) holds a monthly advanced research seminar (CIGars) with two presentations given by graduate students and post-docs.
"Cognitive AR: Manipulating Augmented Reality to Enhance Healthcare Work Environments" - Maribeth Gandy, Ph.D. - Georgia Tech
"Neural Basis for Skilled Movements" - Adam Hantman, Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Seminars will feature one or two research presentations by graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, followed by lively discussion.