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Research Medical

Clinical Director

Maxwell Boakye, MD, MPH, MBA, FAANS, FACS
Maxwell Boakye, MD, MPH

Scientific Director

Susan Harkema, Ph.D.
Susan Harkema, PhD

Supervisor Research

Sarah Wagers, MD
Sarah Wagers, MD

The Team

Clinical Research
Nurse

Yukishia Austin, BSN, RN
Yukishia Austin, RN, BSN

Clinical Research
Nurse Manager

Kristen Johnson, RN, BSN
Kristen Johnson, RN, BSN

Research
Coordinator

Tiffanie Shelburne
Tiffanie Shelburne, CPT

Lab Research
Manager

Shelley Wade, BA, RDCS, RCS
Shelley Wade, BA, RDCS, RCS

Research Nurse
Coordinator

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Kayla Wesley

C.O.R.E.

Comprehensive

Objective

Supports all surgical procedures and post-operative care; provides medical oversight during epidural stimulation and activity-based interventions; supports research medical procedures; management and processing of blood, urine and tissues sample for human; IRB and FDA regulatory.

Assessments:

  • Oral Glucose Tolerance Test:  an assessment to determine how well the body’s cells are able to absorb glucose after ingesting a specified amount of sugar.
  • Intestinal Biome Analysis:  a test to detect beneficial and pathogenic microorganisms associated with specific infections, lifestyle choices, and gut conditions.
  • Dietary Log:  an assessment to determine the eating habits of the participant, so suggestions and changes can be made as necessary.
  • Blood Analysis:  an assessment to check a variety of health markers found in the blood.
  • Medical Evaluation:  comprehensive physical examination, review of laboratory and test results, assist in experiments and consult session to field any medically-related concerns, such as muscle biopsies and urodynamic assessments.

Research-driven

Evidence-based

Adult NeuroRecovery


Translational Cores

Metabolic, Neuromuscular, and Skeletal

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary

Movement Performance and Locomotor Recovery

Urogenital and Bowel

Neurophysiology

Engineering

Research Medical

Biostatistics, Outcomes, Database, and Communications

Regulatory

Finance and Administrative


Movement Performance and Locomotor Recovery Clinic


Investigators