Emma James
Biomedical engineering
Hometown: Chandler, Arizona, United States
Graduation date: Spring 2027
Additional details: Honors student
FURI | Spring 2025
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Effect on Motor Skill Transfer Across Tasks
Motor impairments from neurological conditions significantly affect quality of life, highlighting the need for effective rehabilitation. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, has shown potential in enhancing motor learning during the rehabilitation process. However, research has largely focused on practicing a single motor skill during stimulation, despite patients in the real world likely needing to improve many skills. In order to bridge this gap, this project investigates whether tDCS during a scooping task improves performance on an untrained dexterity task by assessing speed and accuracy. Findings could advance motor rehabilitation strategies, contributing to more effective therapeutic interventions for individuals with motor impairments.
Mentor: Sydney Schaefer
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