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My background is in electrical and biomedical engineering with specific training and experience in robotics, human biomechanics and movement and rehabilitation science. The broad focus of my research is to characterize the mechanisms underlying the loss of independent joint control of the arm, leg and trunk following brain injury due to stroke. I am interested in applying the knowledge of the mechanisms underlying the motor impairments gained from this research to devise and implement new approaches for delivering effective arm rehabilitation interventions to stroke survivors. The main approach that I am pursuing in my research is the development of portable robotic devices that can be used for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes to help stroke survivors regain movement of the arm.
Training Experience
2003 | Postdoctoral Fellowship, Northwestern University |
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University
… → 2002
Research interests keywords
- Bioengineering
- Brain Injury
- Movement Control
- Neural Engineering
- Rehabilitation/Therapy
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Effect of Neural Constraints on Movement in Stroke
Dewald, J. P. A. (PD/PI), Yao, J. (PD/PI), Acosta, A. (Co-Investigator), Heckman, C. (Co-Investigator), Urday, S. (Co-Investigator) & Kim, K.-Y. A. (Other)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
8/1/24 → 7/31/29
Project: Research project
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Northwestern University Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program
Acosta, A. (PD/PI), Disterhoft, J. F. (PD/PI), Disterhoft, J. F. (PD/PI), Disterhoft, J. F. (PD/PI) & Disterhoft, J. F. (Other)
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
5/13/22 → 4/30/27
Project: Research project
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The role of the cortex and brainstem in motor preparation for proximal and distal upper extremity movements
Yao, J. (PD/PI), Yao, J. (PD/PI), Acosta, A. (Co-Investigator), Acosta, A. (Co-Investigator), Dewald, J. P. A. (Co-Investigator), Dewald, J. P. A. (Co-Investigator), Drogos, J. (Co-Investigator), Drogos, J. (Co-Investigator), Kwasny, M. J. (Co-Investigator) & Kwasny, M. J. (Co-Investigator)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
6/1/21 → 5/31/26
Project: Research project
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Contralesional Corticobulbospinal Structural and Functional Changes Post Stroke: Biomarkers for the upper limb flexion synergy
Dewald, J. P. A. (PD/PI), Dewald, J. P. A. (PD/PI), Dewald, J. P. A. (PD/PI), Acosta, A. (Co-Investigator), Acosta, A. (Co-Investigator), Acosta, A. (Co-Investigator), Ellis, M. D. (Co-Investigator), Ellis, M. D. (Co-Investigator), Ellis, M. D. (Co-Investigator), Ingo, C. (Co-Investigator), Ingo, C. (Co-Investigator), Ingo, C. (Co-Investigator), Kim, K.-Y. A. (Co-Investigator), Kim, K.-Y. A. (Co-Investigator), Kim, K.-Y. A. (Co-Investigator), Prabhakaran, S. (Co-Investigator), Prabhakaran, S. (Co-Investigator), Prabhakaran, S. (Co-Investigator), Yao, J. (Co-Investigator), Yao, J. (Co-Investigator), Yao, J. (Co-Investigator) & Kim, K.-Y. A. (Other)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
5/1/19 → 4/30/25
Project: Research project
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Building Up
Acosta, A. (PD/PI)
University of Pittsburgh, National Institute of General Medical Sciences
10/1/20 → 6/30/21
Project: Research project
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The role of the deep cervical extensor muscles in multi-directional isometric neck strength
Abbott, R., Elliott, J. M., Murphey, T. & Acosta, A., May 2024, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 168, 112096.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Method for Quantification of Stretch Reflex Excitability During Ballistic Reaching
Plaisier, T. A. M., Acosta, A. M. & Dewald, J. P. A., 2023, In: IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering. 31, p. 2698-2704 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
Implementation of Impairment-Based Neurorehabilitation Devices and Technologies Following Brain Injury
Dewald, J. P. A., Ellis, M. D., Acosta, A. M., Sohn, M. H. & Plaisier, T. A. M., Jan 1 2022, Neurorehabilitation Technology, Third Edition. Springer International Publishing, p. 89-112 24 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
1 Scopus citations -
A Method for Quantifying Trunk Motor Control during Reaching in Individuals Post Hemiparetic Stroke
Suvada, K. C., Deol, J., Dewald, J. P. A. & Acosta, A. M., Jul 2020, 42nd Annual International Conferences of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society: Enabling Innovative Technologies for Global Healthcare, EMBC 2020. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 3743-3746 4 p. 9176096. (Proceedings of the Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, EMBS; vol. 2020-July).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
5 Scopus citations -
Ergodicity reveals assistance and learning from physical human-robot interaction
Fitzsimons, K., Acosta, A. M., Dewald, J. P. A. & Murphey, T. D., Apr 10 2019, In: Science Robotics. 4, 29, eaav6079.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access13 Scopus citations