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Gerald E. Loeb received his B.A. in Human Biology and M.D. from Johns Hopkins University and has extensive experience in neuroscience and biomedical engineering. He spent 15 years at the Laboratory of Neural Control at the National Institutes of Health and served as a professor of physiology and director of the Biomedical Engineering Unit at Queen's University. He has published over 400 peer-reviewed articles and has authored a book on electromyography, holding 70 patents. Loeb's research focuses on neural prosthetics and the development of interfaces that connect electronic devices to the nervous system, aiming to restore sensory and motor functions in individuals with neurological disorders. His work has led to advancements in cochlear implants and the creation of BIONs—BIOnic Neurons designed for integration with paralyzed muscles. Loeb is also known for his contribution to the BioTac, a tactile sensor commercialized by SynTouch Inc. His basic neurophysiological research seeks to understand the biological control of sensorimotor systems, and he employs computer modeling to test novel theories for functional electrical stimulation (FES) to reanimate paralyzed limbs. Loeb holds several prestigious awards, including the U.S. Public Health Service Commendation Medal and recognition as a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching and research in the field of Biomedical Engineering with a focus on neural prosthetics.
Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering • Los Angeles, CA
Oversight of graduate programs and research activities within the department.
Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.