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Douglas Weber is a professor in the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, where he is affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute. His research focuses on understanding the role of sensory feedback in regulating a wide range of perceptual, motor, cognitive, and autonomic functions. He combines fundamental neuroscience with engineering to explore the physiological mechanisms underlying sensory perception, feedback control of movement, and neuroplasticity in sensorimotor systems. The knowledge gained from his studies is applied to invent new technologies and therapies that enhance sensory and motor functions in patients with conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, and limb loss. He also develops wearable devices to improve sensory, motor, and cognitive functions in healthy humans. As a founding member of DARPA's Biological Technologies Office, he has managed a portfolio of neurotechnology research programs aligned with the White House BRAIN Initiative launched by President Obama. His work has led to the creation of programs aimed at developing innovative neurotechnologies to restore natural sensory functions in amputees and provide novel treatments for inflammatory diseases and mental health disorders. He completed post-doctoral training at the Centre for Neuroscience at the University of Alberta.
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