Todd Kuiken, MD, PhD
Professor, Departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Biomedical Engineering, and Surgery, Northwestern University
About Me
Dr. Todd Kuiken has focused his 30-year career on the treatment and research in the area of amputation. With his team he developed the innovative surgical technique of targeted muscle reinnervation to improve the control of powered arm prostheses and reduce neuroma pain. He currently serves as Director Emeritus of The Regenstein Foundation Center for Bionic Medicine (CBM), the largest prosthetics and orthotics research lab in the country with a staff of more than 60 people, and is internationally recognized as a leader in his field. Dr. Kuiken is also committed to education. He lectures frequently and has mentored many graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Location
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
355 East Erie
Chicago, IL 60611
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Featured Research
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Current Grant Support
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Department of Defense PRMRP W81XWH-16-0009A Pilot Trial to Assess Implantable Myoelectric Sensors (IMES) to Improve Prosthetic Function for Transhumeral Amputees after Targeted Muscle Reinnervation. Role: Site Principal Investigator, 2016 - 2020
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Department of Defense W81XWH-16-R-BAA1Transhumeral Amputation Osseointegration Study (TAOS). Role: Site Principal Investigator
, 2016 - 2021 -
Acquisition of Advanced Polyjet Multimaterial 3D PrinterNational Institutes of Health
, 2017 - 2022 -
NIH1S100D021649-01A1Acquisition of Advanced Polyjet Multimaterial 3D Printer Research
, 2017 - 2022
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NIDILRR REGE0003RERC on Manipulation and Mobility. Role: Principal Investigator
, 2018 - 2023
The Regenstein Foundation Center for Bionic Medicine
Our goal is to improve the function and quality of life for individuals with limb loss and other physical impairments.
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