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University of Southern California - Health Sciences

Next Generation of Neuroprosthetics

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Through a clinical trial collaboration between Caltech, Keck Medicine of USC and Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, a new generation of neuroprosthetics may enable paralyzed patients to perform practical tasks and regain some of their independence. Seated (from left): Dr. Mindy Aisen, chief medical officer at Rancho Los Amigos and patient Erik Sorto. Standing: Dr. Christianne Heck, associate professor of neurology at USC and codirector of the USC Neurorestoration Center; Dr. Richard Andersen, the James G. Boswell Professor of Neuroscience at Caltech; Dr. Charles Y. Liu, professor of neurological surgery, neurology, and biomedical engineering at USC.

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Lance Hayashida, Caltech

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