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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
'''Doctor Cynthia (Cindy) Chestek''' is an American [https://neuroscience.stanford.edu/events/cynthia-chestek-neural-interfaces-controlling-finger-movements biomedical engineer and Associate Professor of Bioengineering and Neuroscience] at the University of Michigan<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2015-03-20 |title=Current Lab Members |url=https://chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu/members/ |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu |language=en-US}}</ref>. Chestek is currently an Associate Chair of Research for Biomedical Engineering in the [[University of Michigan College of Engineering|College of Engineering at University of Michigan]] where she ​​runs the [https://chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu Cortical Neural Prosthetics Lab], which focuses on brain and nerve control of finger movements, as well as high-density carbon fiber electrode arrays<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Cynthia Chestek: Neural interfaces for controlling finger movements |url=https://chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu/ |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu |language=en-US}}</ref>. She is also an associate professor for robotics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-03-20 |title=Current Lab Members |url=https://chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu/members/ |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu |language=en-US}}</ref>. Her current research is based on implantation devices within the premotor and motor cortices in order to work towards allowing paralyzed or amputee patients to move prosthetic devices, as well as their own limbs, using functional electrical stimulation and assistive exoskeletons<ref name=":0" />.
'''Cynthia (Cindy) Chestek''' is an American [https://neuroscience.stanford.edu/events/cynthia-chestek-neural-interfaces-controlling-finger-movements biomedical engineer and Associate Professor of Bioengineering and Neuroscience] at the University of Michigan<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2015-03-20 |title=Current Lab Members |url=https://chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu/members/ |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu |language=en-US}}</ref>. Chestek is currently an Associate Chair of Research for Biomedical Engineering in the [[University of Michigan College of Engineering|College of Engineering at University of Michigan]] where she ​​runs the [https://chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu Cortical Neural Prosthetics Lab], which focuses on brain and nerve control of finger movements, as well as high-density carbon fiber electrode arrays<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Cynthia Chestek: Neural interfaces for controlling finger movements |url=https://chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu/ |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu |language=en-US}}</ref>. She is also an associate professor for robotics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-03-20 |title=Current Lab Members |url=https://chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu/members/ |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu |language=en-US}}</ref>.


== Background and Education ==
== Background and Education ==
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After entering her undergraduate studies on a [https://www.conjugate.blog/figures/episode-25-dr-cynthia-chestek physics track], Chestek pivoted to electrical engineering to follow her interest in electricity and programming<ref name=":1" />. She joined a [https://www.conjugate.blog/figures/episode-25-dr-cynthia-chestek neuroscience lab], where she was introduced to neuronal recording, and decided to pursue brain-machine interfaces.<ref name=":1" />
After entering her undergraduate studies on a [https://www.conjugate.blog/figures/episode-25-dr-cynthia-chestek physics track], Chestek pivoted to electrical engineering to follow her interest in electricity and programming<ref name=":1" />. She joined a [https://www.conjugate.blog/figures/episode-25-dr-cynthia-chestek neuroscience lab], where she was introduced to neuronal recording, and decided to pursue brain-machine interfaces.<ref name=":1" />
== Career ==
== Career Highlights ==
Chestek is currently the [https://chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu/members/ Principal Investigator of the Cortical Neural Prosthetics Lab (CNPL) at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering.] Her lab studies human brains and prosthetic hand control via implanted electrodes, individual finger control, and carbon fiber electrodes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Episode 25: Cynthia Chestek, PhD |url=https://www.conjugate.blog/figures/episode-25-dr-cynthia-chestek |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=Conjugate: Illustration and Science Blog |language=en-US}}</ref>.
Chestek is currently the [https://chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu/members/ Principal Investigator of the Cortical Neural Prosthetics Lab (CNPL) at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering.] Her lab studies human brains and prosthetic hand control via implanted electrodes, individual finger control, and carbon fiber electrodes<ref>{{Cite web |title=Episode 25: Cynthia Chestek, PhD |url=https://www.conjugate.blog/figures/episode-25-dr-cynthia-chestek |access-date=2024-04-24 |website=Conjugate: Illustration and Science Blog |language=en-US}}</ref>.


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== Awards and Honors ==
== Awards and Honors ==
'''Dr. Chestek''' was elected into the [https://aimbe.org/ American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows] as part of the [https://aimbe.org/2023-aimbe-fellows/ 2023 Class of AIMBE Fellows]. The official induction ceremony took place at the AIMBE Annual Event. Dr. Chestek was recognized by the College of Fellows for her support for women in STEM as well as her pioneering contributions to neural engineering technologies, which includes her development of a brain-controlled prosthetic hand.
'''Dr. Chestek''' was elected into the [https://aimbe.org/ American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows] as part of the [https://aimbe.org/2023-aimbe-fellows/ 2023 Class of AIMBE Fellows].
Dr. Chestek joins 139 other members in her class as new members of this prodigious professional society, which reserves recognition for the top two percent of professionals in the medical and biological engineering fields. The AIMBE College of Fellows includes many other prodigious scientists, such as three Nobel Prize Laureates, 17 recipients of the National Medal of Science, and 205 inductees of the National Academy of Engineering. “Michigan Robotics is proud to have Chestek as a faculty member. AIMBE’s recognition of her contributions is a testament to her hard work and dedication to making a positive impact on society through her research and advocacy initiatives.” ([https://robotics.umich.edu/2023/cindy-chestek-inducted-into-the-2023-class-of-the-aimbe-fellows/ Cindy Chestek Inducted into the 2023 Class of AIMBE Fellows])


She also served on the jury for the BCI Award in 2022<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 |url=https://www.bci-award.com/2022 |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=BCI Award |language=en}}</ref>.
She also served on the jury for the BCI Award in 2022<ref>{{Cite web |title=2022 |url=https://www.bci-award.com/2022 |access-date=2024-04-28 |website=BCI Award |language=en}}</ref>.
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== References ==
== References ==
<nowiki>https://bme.umich.edu/people/cindy-chestek/</nowiki>

Shenoy, Krishna (October 7, 2021) [https://neuroscience.stanford.edu/events/cynthia-chestek-neural-interfaces-controlling-finger-movements Cynthia Chestek: Neural interfaces for controlling finger movements]. ''Stanford University''

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Overview

Cynthia (Cindy) Chestek is an American biomedical engineer and Associate Professor of Bioengineering and Neuroscience at the University of Michigan[1]. Chestek is currently an Associate Chair of Research for Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering at University of Michigan where she ​​runs the Cortical Neural Prosthetics Lab, which focuses on brain and nerve control of finger movements, as well as high-density carbon fiber electrode arrays[2]. She is also an associate professor for robotics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science[3].

Background and Education

Chestek received her Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Science degrees in electrical engineering from Case Western Reserve University in 2005, as well as her Doctorate degree (PhD) in electrical engineering from Stanford University in 2010[4]. Chestek joined the University of Michigan's faculty in 2012[5].

After entering her undergraduate studies on a physics track, Chestek pivoted to electrical engineering to follow her interest in electricity and programming[5]. She joined a neuroscience lab, where she was introduced to neuronal recording, and decided to pursue brain-machine interfaces.[5]

Career Highlights

Chestek is currently the Principal Investigator of the Cortical Neural Prosthetics Lab (CNPL) at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. Her lab studies human brains and prosthetic hand control via implanted electrodes, individual finger control, and carbon fiber electrodes[6].

Chestek began researching Aplysia californica, studying brain-body systems and circuit-level control[7][8]. She was a research assistant for the Stanford Department of Neurosurgery's Braingate 2 clinical trial from 2010 to 2012[9].

Chestek has contributed to 109 scientific publications from 2004 to 2023[10].

Chestek attributes her career in part to her Ph.D. mentor, Krishna Shenoy, who was instrumental in guiding her to professorship[5].

She joined the University of Michigan as a faculty member in 2012 and is currently the Associate Chair for Research in Biomedical Engineering and an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering[11][12].

Chestek is a Miller Faculty Scholar at the University of Michigan[1].

Awards and Honors

Dr. Chestek was elected into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows as part of the 2023 Class of AIMBE Fellows.

She also served on the jury for the BCI Award in 2022[13].

Presentations

Dr. Chestek has presented her findings at the following workshops and conferences:

  • The 8th international IEEE EMBS Conference on Neural Engineering in Shanghai, China (May 25-28, 2017): Bioelectronic Medicine Symposium - "Neural Interfaces for Controlling Finger Movements"[14]
  • The Smalley-Curl Institute at Rice University (May 7, 2018): Kavli Foundation Workshops - "High Density Carbon Fiber Microelectrode Arrays for MultiModal Neural Recording"[15]
  • Department of Bioengineering at the University of Washington (May 2, 2019): "Neural Interfaces for Controlling Finger Movements"[16]
  • Michigan Medicine at the University of Michigan (May 16-18, 2019): 2019 Orthotic and Prosthetic Innovative Technologies Conference (OPTech) - "Neural Interfaces for Controlling Dexterous Finger Movements"[17]
  • 2019 NYC Neuromodulation Conference and Neuromodulation: The Science in Napa, California (October 4-6, 2019)[18]
  • Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie Mellon University (July 8-9, 2020): Futures of Neural Computation and Technology Workshop Webinar[19]
  • Department of Biomedical Engineering at Florida International University (September 18, 2020): Wallace H. Coulter Foundation Biomedical Engineering Seminars 2019-2020 - "Neural Interfaces for Controlling Finger Movements"[20]
  • Cullen College of Engineering at the University of Houston (November 20, 2020): "Neural Interfaces for Controlling Finger Movements"[21]
  • Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society at the University of Illinois Chicago (April 7, 2021): IEEE EMB Distinguished Lecturer Series - “Neural Interfaces for Controlling Finger Movements”[22]
  • Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford University (October 7, 2021): "Neural Interfaces for Controlling Finger Movements"[23]
  • Brain-Machine and Related Neural Interface Technologies: Scientific, Technical, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues Workshop through National Academies (September 22-23, 2022): "The State and Limitations of the Technology"[24]
  • Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie (VIB) Conference Series (September 27-29, 2022): Neurotechnologies 2022[25]
  • The Brain-Computer Interface Society (BCI) (February 9, 2023): Next Gen: Industry Academia Talk 6 - "Neuroprostheses for Controlling Hand and Finger Movements"[26]
  • Center for Neuroengineering & Medicine at the University of California, Davis (June 7, 2023): "Neural Interfaces for Controlling Finger Movements"[27]
  • The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland (October 20, 2023): Booz Allen Hamilton Colloquium[28]
  • Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute at Stanford University (January 26, 2024): "Neural Interfaces for Controlling Finger Movements"[29]
  • Kansas State University (February 28, 2024): Cognitive & Neurobiological Approaches to Plasticity Colloquium Series - "Neuroprostheses for Controlling Hand and Finger Movements"[30]

References

  1. ^ a b "Current Lab Members". chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu. 2015-03-20. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  2. ^ "Cynthia Chestek: Neural interfaces for controlling finger movements". chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  3. ^ "Current Lab Members". chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu. 2015-03-20. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  4. ^ "Cynthia Chestek: Neural interfaces for controlling finger movements | Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute". neuroscience.stanford.edu. 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  5. ^ a b c d "Episode 25: Cynthia Chestek, PhD". Conjugate: Illustration and Science Blog. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  6. ^ "Episode 25: Cynthia Chestek, PhD". Conjugate: Illustration and Science Blog. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  7. ^ "Cynthia Chestek on Her Career Bridging Neuroscience and Electrical Engineering". neuronline.sfn.org. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  8. ^ "Hillel Chiel – Department of Biology". Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  9. ^ "2018-11-26 - Cynthia Chestek". NIMET: Nanoscience Institute for Medical & Engineering Technology. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  10. ^ "Publications". chestekresearch.engin.umich.edu. 2015-03-20. Retrieved 2024-04-24.
  11. ^ "Cynthia A. Chestek". IEEE Xplore. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  12. ^ "Cindy Chestek, Ph.D." University of Michigan Neuroscience Institute. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  13. ^ "2022". BCI Award. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  14. ^ "Symposia speakers". 8th International IEEE EMBS Neural Engineering Conference. 2016-05-30. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  15. ^ "Sensing the Future: Workshop I - Speaker Bios". Smalley-Curl Institute | Rice University. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  16. ^ "May 2, 2019, Cynthia Chestek, University of Michigan / Department of Biomedical Engineering | UW Bioengineering". 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  17. ^ [1] 2019 Orthotic and Prosthetic Innovative Technologies Conference Program
  18. ^ "NYC Neuromodulation Speakers and Faculty". neuromodec.org. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  19. ^ University, Carnegie Mellon. "Futures of Neural Computation and Technology Workshop (FUNCT{}) - Neuroscience Institute - Carnegie Mellon University". www.cmu.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  20. ^ "2019-2020 | Florida International University Department of Biomedical Engineering". Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  21. ^ "Neural Interfaces for Controlling Finger Movements | UH Department of Biomedical Engineering". www.bme.uh.edu. 2020-11-20. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  22. ^ "Distinguished Lecturer | Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society | University of Illinois Chicago". Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  23. ^ "Cynthia Chestek: Neural interfaces for controlling finger movements | Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute". neuroscience.stanford.edu. 2021-08-30. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  24. ^ [2]National Academies Brain-Machine and Related Neural Interface Technologies: Scientific, Technical, Ethical, and Regulatory Issues Virtual Workshop Program
  25. ^ "VIB Conference Series - Neurotechnologies". Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie (VIB). Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  26. ^ "Next Gen: Industry Academia Talk 6". bcisociety.org. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  27. ^ Lee, Gabriela M. (2022-08-17). "Center for Neuroengineering & Medicine Announces 2022-2023 Seminar Series Speakers | Neuroengineering at UC Davis". neuroengineering.ucdavis.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  28. ^ "Booz Allen Hamilton Colloquium - Cynthia Chestek | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering". ece.umd.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  29. ^ "Cynthia Chestek: Neural interfaces for controlling finger movements | Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute". neuroscience.stanford.edu. 2024-01-17. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
  30. ^ "Cynthia A. Chestek to present 'Neuroprostheses for Controlling Hand and Finger Movements'". www.k-state.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
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