Deanna Gates, PhD

Professor
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Deanna Gates, Ph.D., is a Professor of Movement Science, Biomedical Engineering, and Robotics at the University of Michigan. The goal of her research program is to improve function and quality of life in individuals with musculoskeletal impairments. Her lab focuses on understanding how individuals adapt their neuromechanics in response to assistive technology. Her research explores the factors that relate to a person’s ability to successfully use assistive devices, how to train individuals for optimal use, and the development of appropriate outcome measures to assess success of new technology.

Presentation(s):

• Advancing Neural Interfaces Beyond the Lab for Real-World Rehabilitation

  Friday, June 13, 2025
  1:30 PM - 2:45 PM ET