Clinical Director

Maxwell Boakye, MD, MPH
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Scientific Director

Susan Harkema, PhD
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Supervisor Research

Sarah Wagers, MD
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The Team
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Clinical Research
Nurse Manager

Kristen Johnson, RN, BSN
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Research
Coordinator

Tiffanie Shelburne, CPT
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Lab Research
Manager

Shelley Wade, BA, RDCS, RCS
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Research Nurse
Coordinator

Kayla Wesley
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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
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Epidural Stimulation Program
Motor Control
Studies
Proof of Principle
Interventions
Cardiovascular and Respiratory
Studies
Proof of Principle
Inter-system Participation
Interventions
Bladder, Bowel, and Sexual Function
Studies
Publications: Epidural Stimulation
Epidural Stimulation Timeline
KSCIRC Research Labs
KSCIRC Motor Systems
KSCIRC Autonomic Systems
KSCIRC Neurophysiology
KSCIRC Engineering
KSCIRC Research Medical
KSCIRC Biostatistics Outcomes, Database, and Communications
KSCIRC Finance and Administration
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