Slutzky Neuroprosthetics Laboratory

Our Lab

Our laboratory uses neural prosthetics, specifically human-machine interfaces, to pursue the goals of improving both our understanding of brain function as well as restoring movement and communication to people with neurologic impairment from disorders such as stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and ALS.

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“We use neurotechnology and neural prostheses to improve function for people with neurological disorders affecting movement and communication”

Introducing the PI

Dr. Marc Slutzky

Dr. Slutzky is a neurologist and neural engineer. He earned his PhD in Biomedical Engineering (with David Mogul) and MD at Northwestern University in 2002. He completed his neurology residency at Northwestern University in 2006. His postdoctoral research in Lee Miller’s lab launched his career in brain machine interfaces (BMIs).

Clinically, he sees patients in general neurology as well as some patients with impaired movement from stroke. His current research interests span a wide range of translational neural engineering and fundamental neuroscience areas. These range from ultrawearable myoelectric interfaces to improve movement after stroke to using BMIs to restore communication and movement to those with neurologic disorders, to understanding and improving upon methods to map brain function in patients undergoing brain surgery. He is passionate about using engineering and computational methods to improve quality of life for patients with neurologic disorders.