New affiliated faculty members join the Ryan Institute

The Ryan Institute was pleased to welcome four new faculty affiliates in Spring 2026 from the College of Health Sciences and College of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering.

Specializing in research areas that complement the institute’s focus on pathogenic mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease, our URI network of affiliated faculty are valuable partners in advancing the mission to prevent and treat these devastating disorders.


Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy

Ryan Research Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

Professor of Psychology

Ryan Research Professor of Neuroscience

Assistant Professor of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering

Ryan Research Assistant Professor of Neuroscience

Assistant Professor of Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering

Ryan Research Assistant Professor of Neuroscience