Dr. Heidi Schambra

Associate Professor

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Biography

Heidi Schambra, MD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and serves as the Associate Chair for Research Strategy in the Department of Neurology. Her research is primarily focused on neuroplasticity and its application in neurorehabilitation for stroke recovery. Motivated by her experiences with stroke patients, Schambra aims to enhance recovery methods through understanding the brain's ability to adapt and reorganize after injury. She collaborates with a team of physiatrists, occupational and physical therapists, and speech-language pathologists to optimize rehabilitation training and improve medical outcomes for her patients. Schambra's work also includes developing innovative measurement tools to track rehabilitation movements, ensuring high-intensity interventions are effectively monitored. Her research has garnered funding from the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association, establishing her as a leader in the field of neurorehabilitation. Schambra’s commitment to advancing rehabilitation options for stroke survivors is evident in her efforts to involve patients in clinical trials and her advocacy for improved rehabilitation strategies.

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.