Research

A major focus of the Mike A. Myers Stroke Center is clinical research. Current studies are examining correlates of post-stroke fatigue and the effect of transcranial magnetic stimulation on balance recovery after stroke.

Ongoing Research Projects

Completed Research Projects

Research Collaboraters

A Stroke Center researcher walking with a patient in a physical therapy exercise.

The Myers Stroke Center partners with professors from TWU as well as UT Southwestern Medical Center to further research opportunities for students and clinical trials for patients. Collaborators include:

Asha Vas, PhD, OT
Associate Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University

Hui-Ting Goh, PhD, PT
Assistant Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman’s University

Ronna Robbins, PhD, RD
Assistant Professor, Nutrition and Food Sciences, Texas Woman’s University

Suh-Jen Lin, PT, PhD
Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman’s University 

Mike Braitsch, PT, DPT
Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman’s University

William Sit, PhD, OTR, BCPR
Clinical Professor, School of Occupational Therapy, Texas Woman’s University

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