A presentation and discussion with:

Maria T. Schultheis, PhD 

Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences,
and School of Biomedical Engineering, Science & Health Systems, Drexel University

Dr. Schultheis’ clinical and research work centers on the rehabilitation of individuals with cognitive impairments resulting from traumatic brain injury, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. Her expertise lies in the application of technology to meet clinical needs and in studying the physical, cognitive, and behavioral demands of driving following neurological compromise.

Recently, her research has focused on developing innovative driving assessment protocols for individuals with disabilities and creating tools to evaluate “cognition in action”—the study of cognitive processes during functionally relevant, everyday tasks. This includes the use of Virtual Reality (VR) and other emerging technologies to enhance rehabilitation outcomes.

Dr. Schultheis’ overarching goal is to advance research methodologies that have real-world significance and improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities. Her interdisciplinary approach spans Clinical Psychology, Rehabilitation, Engineering, and Transportation.

She has authored more than 125 publications and presented her work extensively. Her research has been supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other national and state funding agencies.

This FREE session is intended for a professional audience. Questions can be directed to MJ Schmidt at schmidt@biapa.org.