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  March 9, 2024The Manuel lab participated in the annual Pawtucket Brain Fair hosted by Brain Waves RI, demonstrating how electromyography (“EMG”) controls a prosthesis. Participants were able to remotely open and close a robotic hand by “thinking” about moving their arm. The annual Brain Fair draws hundreds of kids and adults to learn about […]

  Publications *Ryan Institute affiliation Reedich EJ,* Genry LT,* Steele PR,* Mena Avila E,* Dowaliby L,* Drobyshevsky A, Manuel M,* Quinlan KA.* Spinal Motoneurons Respond Aberrantly to Serotonin in a Rabbit Model of Cerebral Palsy.  J Physiol., 2023.  Cavarsan CF,* Steele PR,* Genry LT,* Reedich EJ,* McCane LM,* LaPre KJ,* Puritz AC,* Manuel M,* Katenka N, Quinlan […]

  The Motor Systems Lab focuses on unraveling the intricacies of the motor system and understanding how normal motor function is impacted in pathological conditions. Employing a range of cutting-edge techniques, including in vivo electrophysiology, in vitro electrophysiology, viral approaches, and advanced imaging methods, our research aims to shed light on the underlying mechanisms governing […]

Her inspiration, the biggest challenges in her work, and what makes her feel hopeful. Assistant Professor Jessica Alber investigates the potential to use retinal imaging as a screening tool for early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Performed during a routine eye exam, the screening technique could help provide a low-cost, minimally invasive way to detect Alzheimer’s disease before […]

Ryan Institute Co-Executive Director William Van Nostrand answers questions about the potential risk of brain bleeds associated with newly-approved lecanemab and similar treatments. This summer, the FDA granted full approval to lecanemab, an antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.  The antibody—a protein that works by clearing amyloid-beta protein “plaques” in the brain, a signature of Alzheimer’s disease—has […]

    Postdoc Graduate Students Undergraduate Students Liviana Donatelli (INP, Psy) Alex Burns (INP) Bhavya Chatragadda (INP, CMB-microbiology) Emilie Gastone (CMB) Past members – Undergrads Tinu Oladele  Kofo Adebiyi Elizabeth Murphy