Amanda Edwards

Amanda Edwards

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering in 2017

Email: edwards.amandam@gmail.com

Now in a postdoctoral position (Application Systems Analysis) at University of Virginia’s Department of Cardiovascular Medicine.

Thesis Topics

  • Can patients with cerebellar damage use visual feedback as well as controls?
  • Can patients with cerebellar damage use visual feedback to improve their reaching performance?
  • Can we design a visual feedback controller to help patients with cerebellar damage improve reaching?
  • Can we improve reaching of patients with cerebellar damage by altering limb weight?

Academic History

  • Doctorate in Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, 2017
    • Advisors: Amy Bastian and Noah J. Cowan
  • Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida, 2012