Dr. John Hetling is the principal investigator at the Neural Engineering Vision Lab and the director of Undergraduate Studies at UIC. Working within the fields of ophthalmology and vision science, the lab's primary focus is on the development of research, diagnostic, and treatment tools. You can find Dr. Hetling's contact information and more information about the lab and getting involved on the lab website.

Dr. Thomas Royston is the director of the Acoustics and Vibrations Lab and head of UIC's Department of Bioengineering. His team works on projects involving acoustics and vibrations for diverse applications, including medical instruments, diagnostics, and even musical acoustics. For contact and lab information, head to the lab website!

Dr. Jim Patton is the senior research scientist and director of the Robotics Lab at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. His lab's work primarily focuses on the innovative use of robotics for rehabilitation and enhancing understanding of the sensory-motor system. You can find Dr. Patton's contact information here along with more information about the lab and its incredible work on the lab website.

Dr. Hananeh Esmailbeigi is the founder and director of the Wearable Technology and Sensory Enhancement Lab at UIC. Her lab's work focuses on the development of discrete assistive and augmentative devices to foster independence.  You can find Dr. Esmailbeigi's contact information and more information about the lab and its projects on the lab website.

Welcome to the first season of the Research Rundown podcast! Each episode, Manuela - the Vice-President of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) chapter of IEEE EMBS - will introduce you to some pretty exciting work being done by your very own UIC faculty and share insights into getting involved in research.