{"id":88155,"date":"2026-04-27T16:23:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T20:23:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/?page_id=88155"},"modified":"2026-06-15T14:31:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T18:31:11","slug":"advances-in-translational-neurotechnologies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/advances-in-translational-neurotechnologies\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Advances in Translational Neurotechnologies for Healthcare and Rehabilitation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><section class=\"cl-wrapper cl-hero-wrapper\"><div class=\"cl-hero super   cl-has-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-hero-proper\"><div class=\"overlay\"><div class=\"block\"><h1>Advances in Translational Neurotechnologies \nfor Healthcare and Rehabilitation<\/h1><p><strong>Friday, August 14, 2026 <\/strong><br><strong>9 a.m.\u20136 p.m.<\/strong><\/p><a class=\"cl-button\" href=\" https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/advances-in-translational-neurotech-for-healthcare-rehabilitation-registration-1989228213134?aff=oddtdtcreator\" title=\"\">register<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"still\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/AdobeStock_286697512-scaled-e1777380138263.jpeg);background-position:0% 50%;\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls-container\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-controls\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-icon\" title=\"Accessibility controls\">Accessibility controls<\/div><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control cl-accessibility-motion-control cl-accessibility-control-hidden\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-default\"><div class=\"cl-accessibility-control-button\" title=\"Pause motion\">Pause 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href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/advances-in-translational-neurotechnologies\/program-2\/\">Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-88870\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-88870\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/advances-in-translational-neurotechnologies\/speakers\/\">Speakers<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-88868\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-88868\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/advances-in-translational-neurotechnologies\/abstracts-for-poster-sessions\/\">Abstracts<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-88871\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-88871\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/advances-in-translational-neurotechnologies\/general-information\/\">Directions<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-88866\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-88866\"><a href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/advances-in-translational-neurotechnologies\/accommodations\/\">Accommodations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Welcome to the <em>Advances in Translational Neurotechnologies for Healthcare and Rehabilitation<\/em>&nbsp;Symposium, taking place on Friday, August 14th at the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering (FCAE) at the University of Rhode Island. This symposium reflects the growing momentum of our Biomedical Engineering program at URI, with a strong emphasis on translational research that bridges engineering innovation and clinical application. The program features a dynamic mix of lightning talks, keynote and featured presentations, a panel discussion, and poster sessions, providing multiple opportunities for scientific exchange and engagement. Dedicated networking opportunities will be provided during coffee breaks and lunch to facilitate meaningful discussions and interdisciplinary collaboration. By bringing together researchers, clinicians, and students working at the forefront of neural systems, neuroimaging, multimodal data integration, and translational neuroscience, this symposium aims to accelerate the pathway from fundamental discoveries to real-world impact in healthcare and rehabilitation. Beyond the science, we hope you experience the warmth and coastal beauty of Rhode Island, a place where innovation, collaboration, and inspiration naturally meet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/ecbe\/meet\/yalda-shahriari\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Yalda_Headshot-e1778081212801.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Yalda Shahriari, Ph.D.<\/h2><p>Associate Professor and Program Director of Biomedical Engineering, University of Rhode Island<br><strong>Chair of the Organizing Committee<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.34%\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/ecbe\/meet\/reza-abiri\/\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2168\/Reza-Headshot-e1778081195490.jpg\" srcset=\"\" alt=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Reza Abiri, Ph.D.<\/h2><p>Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering, University of Rhode Island<br><strong>Co-Chair of the Organizing Committee<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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