INSPIRE Lab
The word “inspire” means to stimulate or encourage strong motivation or desire to act, often by instilling positive feelings, ideas, or creativity. Inspire can also refer to the process of influencing actions, thoughts, or emotions in a meaningful. Indeed, this word parallels the qualities of our research program to support people living with paralysis. The INSPIRE lab focuses on…
community
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our visionary team
We are people with lived experiences. We are clinicians, engineers, and scientists. We are here to work with you.

Randy trumbower, PT, PhD
Principal Investigator

Chris Tuthill, PhD
Lead Engineer

Angela Link, PT, DPT, NCS
Physical Therapist

Chloe Slocum, MD, MPH
Physician Scientist

Julia Wall, PT, PhD
Research Physical Therapist

Lynn McCane, PhD
Research Fellow

Angie Hibberd, OT, OTD
Occupational Therapist

Noah Piazza, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator

Sachin Patel, BA
Research Assistant

Naama Nijk, Md
Research Assistant

Tess B. Meier, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Will Muter, BS
Research Coordinator

Katie Schramm, PT, DPT, NCS
Physical Therapist

Rachel Brody, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist

Stella Barth, BA
Medical Student

Gail Monaghan, PT, ScD, AAOMPT, OCS
Physical Therapist