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UCLP Centre for Neurorehabilitation seminar: Professor Rui Loureiro

09 February 2023, 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

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Games, Robots and Rock & Roll

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All

Availability

Yes

Cost

£0.00

Organiser

UCLP Centre for Neurorehabilitation

Location

Lecture Theatre
378: Institute of Neurology, 33 Queen Square
33 Queen Square
London
WC1N 3BG
United Kingdom

Lecture Theatre, 33 Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG

OR Online via Zoom

Please send enquiries to: cnr@ucl.ac.uk

Seminar topic:At the UCL Aspire Centre for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (Aspire CREATe) we develop translational research that will ultimately improve the quality of life of people with spinal cord injuries (SCI). We focus on blending assistive technology with advanced rehabilitation devices to actively promote the restoration of function. Our teams are investigating whole-body multimodal approaches addressing nerve, spinal and brain injuries, in particular developing therapies that translate to functional independence. This talk will look at new ways of using robots and games for rehabilitation and will demonstrate how strategies that aim to ‘trick’ the brain can have a positive impact on the recovery of cognitive and physical injuries and in reducing pain.

About the Speaker

Professor Rui Loureiro

Professor of Surgical & Rehabilitation Engineering at Department of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Science and the Aspire Centre for Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology (CREATe) at UCL

Rui Loureiro specialises in advanced robotics and human interactive systems for surgery and rehabilitation. He has pioneered work in stroke rehabilitation, movement disorders and neuropathic pain, and has a wealth of experience with both the design of rehabilitation technologies and translation of such aids to clinical practice, and on the development of immersive simulators for surgical planning and training.