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Northwestern University Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences

Presents: 

Graduate Student Poster Blitz Featuring Alex Hruby, Kim Hemmerling, Melissa Fajardo, and Divya Joshi!

Please join us for this Hybrid Event:

Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021

12:10 PM Central Time

645 N Michigan Ave, Rm 800 or virtually at:
https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/98283676192 

Meeting ID: 982 8367 6192

Abstract. Ever wondered what research is conducted on a daily basis here at PTHMS? If so, then come to our Graduate Student Poster Blitz. Listen to our graduate students give an overview of their research and get a sneak peek at the work they will be presenting at SFN, EMBC, and other upcoming conferences.

Talks Include:

Alex Hruby - Diffusion MRI to investigate atypical corticospinal tract microstructure and hand impairments in pediatric hemiplegia

Kim Hemmerling - A visualization tool for assessment of spinal cord functional magnetic resonance imaging quality 

Mellisa Fajardo - Estimates of persistent inward currents are reduced in upper limb motor units of older adults

Divya Joshi - Development of DTI base probabilistic tractography methods to characterize arm muscle architecture in individuals with post-hemiparetic stroke