Department of Neurosurgery
Innovative Neurotechnology for Neural Repair
The Center for Innovative Neurotechnology for Neural Repair (CINNR) advances neural modulation technologies to treat spine and brain injuries.
Innovative Neurotechnology for Neural Repair
The Center for Innovative Neurotechnology for Neural Repair (CINNR) advances neural modulation technologies to treat spine and brain injuries.
Overview
The research and goal of the Center for Innovative Neurotechnology for Neural Repair (CINNR)is the development of novel neural modulation technology for functional restoration of spine and brain injury. These technologies will be developed by working in conjunction with Neuro-Engineering at Brown.
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Our Facilities
Our Team
Primary Investigators
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David Borton, PhD
Associate Professor of Engineering, Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Associate Professor of Brain Science, PI, Spinal Outcomes Laboratory
Multidisciplinary Team – Sub-Investigators
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Ziya Gokaslan, MD, FAANS, FACS
Julius Stoll, MD Professor and Chair, Department of Neurosurgery, Neurosurgeon-in-Chief, Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital, Clinical Director, Norman Prince Neurosciences Institute, President, Neurosurgery Foundation -
Adetokunbo A. Oyelese, MD, PhD
Professor of Neurosurgery, Vice-Chair, Strategy and Business Development, Director, Norman Prince Spine Institute, Director, Spinal Surgery Division -
Alexios Carayannopoulos, DO, MPH
Professor of Neurosurgery and Neurology, Chief, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Director, Outpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, President, American Academy of Osteopathic Examiners, President, Rhode Island Society of Pain Physicians -
Linda Resnik, PT, PhD
Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice, School of Public Health, Investigator, Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology
In The News
Recent News
Carney Institute for Brain Science
Carney scientists present their groundbreaking spinal implant research to Congress for DARPA Demo Day
David Borton and Jared Fridley’s Intelligent Spine Interface (ISI) implant, funded by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), aims to restore movement to victims of spinal injury.
Brown research aims to restore limb function to paralyzed veterans
Brown University scientists are working together to research the effectiveness of spinal implants on paralyzed veterans and other patients.
