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The Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center (NUPOC) is affiliated with the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University (Chicago campus). Located on the 11th floor of the historic 680 North Lake Shore Drive building in the heart of the Northwestern University Medical Center, NUPOC is three blocks from the Lakeside Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) of the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. NUPOC consists of Education and Research Programs that collaborate with consumers, researchers, and clinicians. NUPOC has collaborative education and research interactions with faculty throughout Northwestern University; and with other institutions, including the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), particularly with the Departments of Prosthetic-Orthotic Clinical Services, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy. NUPOC integrates Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) education and research within a premier university medical setting.

Congratulations to our very own Matthew J. Major, PhD, on being named a recipient of a 2026 Collaborative Intelligence R...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to our very own Matthew J. Major, PhD, on being named a recipient of a 2026 Collaborative Intelligence Research Award (CIRA) from the Northwestern Network for Collaborative Intelligence (NNCI).

Dr. Major, alongside collaborators Karan Ahuja and Matthew A. Grayson, received funding for their project, “AI-Enabled Wearable Electrical Impedance Tomography for Prosthetic Control," which explores how AI-enabled technologies can advance prosthetic control and improve outcomes for individuals with limb loss.

The CIRA program supports interdisciplinary research that brings together expertise in AI, data science, and domain-specific knowledge. This award recognizes outstanding interdisciplinary research and researchers from across Northwestern University who are advancing innovative solutions through collaboration and discovery.

Congratulations to Dr. Major on this well-deserved recognition! We look forward to seeing the impact of this important work.

We're pleased to share an opportunity with Bremer Prosthetic Design, Inc. for a Certified Prosthetist or Board Eligible ...
09/16/2026

We're pleased to share an opportunity with Bremer Prosthetic Design, Inc. for a Certified Prosthetist or Board Eligible Prosthetist in Flint, Michigan.

This position offers clinical autonomy with patient-centered decision-making, direct mentorship from an actively practicing owner, and exposure to advanced prosthetic care, including osseointegration, upper extremity restoration, and myoelectric pattern recognition.

Bremer Prosthetic Design is an independent practice dedicated to building long-term patient relationships and supporting clinicians in their professional growth.
For additional information or to submit a resume, please contact Nate Kapa, CP at [email protected].

Congratulations to NUPOC alumnus Jeff Brandt on receiving the James H. Campbell Commitment to Outcomes Award at the AOPA...
09/15/2026

Congratulations to NUPOC alumnus Jeff Brandt on receiving the James H. Campbell Commitment to Outcomes Award at the AOPA National Assembly!

This prestigious recognition highlights Jeff's dedication, leadership, and commitment to achieving meaningful outcomes for those he serves. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved honor and the positive impact he continues to make.

Join us in congratulating Jeff on this outstanding achievement! 👏

Congratulations to our MPO-R students who presented their research at the 2026 Lewis Landsberg Research Day on September...
09/11/2026

Congratulations to our MPO-R students who presented their research at the 2026 Lewis Landsberg Research Day on September 10. This annual Feinberg School of Medicine event highlights innovative research and provides students, trainees, faculty, and staff the opportunity to share discoveries and engage with colleagues across disciplines.

Owen Albrecht presented The Kinematics & Kinetics of Walking with a Pediatric Powered Prosthetic Knee: A Single-Subject Study.

Maria Gamez presented Lower Limb Proprioception and Its Influence on the Minimum Foot Clearance in Unilateral Chronic Stroke: A Pilot Study.

Christian Maron presented The Effect of Prosthetic Foot-Ankle Stiffness on Rollover Shape Radius and Peak Ankle Power in Individuals with a Unilateral Transfemoral Amputation.

Elyssia Robbins presented Towards Precision Rehabilitation: Predicting the Effects of Personalized Ankle Foot Orthoses on Symmetry in Hemiparetic Gait.

We also congratulate Riya Agrawal, a Mechanical Engineering student collaborating with NUPOC, who presented Analysis of Ankle Foot Orthoses with Variable Strut Stiffness.

🎓 Congratulations to the inaugural graduating class of Northwestern University's Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics Resea...
09/02/2026

🎓 Congratulations to the inaugural graduating class of Northwestern University's Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics Research (MPO-R) program!

We are proud to announce the successful thesis defenses and graduation of the first cohort of students in the Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics Research (MPO-R) program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

Over nine academic sessions, students completed all requirements of Northwestern's Master of Prosthetics & Orthotics (MPO) program while undertaking advanced coursework in research design, biomechanics, statistics, and scientific writing. Their studies culminated in original thesis projects addressing critical questions in prosthetic and orthotic care, including powered prosthetic technologies, gait biomechanics, orthotic intervention design, balance and mobility, and post-stroke rehabilitation.

Congratulations to: Owen Albrecht, Maria Gamez, Elizabeth Ibata-Arens, Amanda Kemper, Christian Moran, and Elyssia Robbins

Their research contributes new knowledge with the potential to advance clinical practice and improve mobility, function, and quality of life for individuals with limb loss and neurological impairments.

We applaud these graduates for their thesis defenses, graduation, and pioneering role as the first graduates of the MPO-R program. We look forward to seeing their impact on the future of prosthetics, orthotics, and rehabilitation research!!

Registration is now open for our Prosthetic Management for Therapy Professionals, an immersive continuing education cour...
08/31/2026

Registration is now open for our Prosthetic Management for Therapy Professionals, an immersive continuing education course designed for therapy professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and clinical skills in prosthetic rehabilitation.

Prosthetic Management for Therapy Professionals is a comprehensive three-day course that covers the essential knowledge and skills needed to collaborate with an inter-professional clinical team providing prosthetic care. Engaging lectures and interactive clinical experiences featuring actual patients provide an intensive review of patient assessment, biomechanics, prosthetic prescription development, and essential therapy techniques needed to treat patients who require lower limb prosthetic care. Our distinguished course faculty is comprised of board-certified physicians, physical therapists, engineers, and prosthetists/orthotists engaged in education, clinical practice, and research.

October 14-16, 2026
680 N. Lake Shore Dr.
Suite 1100
Chicago, IL 60611

Registration Fee: $700

🔗 Learn More and Register:
https://www.nupoc.northwestern.edu/about/continuing-education.html

Prospective MPO & MPO-R Zoom Sessions 2026 (Class of MPO and MPO-R 2029) have begun!Join Northwestern University's Maste...
08/26/2026

Prospective MPO & MPO-R Zoom Sessions 2026 (Class of MPO and MPO-R 2029) have begun!

Join Northwestern University's Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics (MPO) or Master of Prosthetics and Orthotics-Research (MPO-R) virtual information sessions to learn more about our programs, admissions process, clinical education, research opportunities, student life, and career pathways.

Connect directly with NUPOC faculty and current students, ask questions, and discover what makes Northwestern's programs unique.

📅 Multiple faculty-led and student-led sessions are available throughout the academic year.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nPHUJe6ifW

🔗 Program Information: https://www.nupoc.northwestern.edu/education/index.html
🔗 Admissions Information: https://www.nupoc.northwestern.edu/education/how-to-apply.html

Questions or interested in scheduling a tour? Contact Rachel Lyons at [email protected].

We look forward to meeting you!

If you use a prosthetic or orthotic device, we invite you to join the NUPOC Community Advisory Panel. This is an opportu...
08/14/2026

If you use a prosthetic or orthotic device, we invite you to join the NUPOC Community Advisory Panel. This is an opportunity to hear updates on prosthetic and orthotic research and technology, connect with clinicians and researchers, learn about opportunities for community and research participation, and share your experiences and perspectives.

Tuesday, September 15
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

In Person:
NUPOC Suite 1125
680 N. Lake Shore Blvd
Chicago, IL 60611

Virtual Attendance:
If you are unable to attend in person or have difficulty accessing the QR code, you may join via Zoom:

https://northwestern.zoom.us/j/95950240585

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of hosting the Northwestern University Sponsored Research team for a tour of our...
08/10/2026

Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of hosting the Northwestern University Sponsored Research team for a tour of our Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center.

The group had a behind-the-scenes look at our prosthetics and orthotics labs, learned about the innovative work happening at NUPOC, and explored how research, clinical care, and education come together to improve lives.

Thank you to the Sponsored Research team for spending part of your staff retreat with us. We're glad you enjoyed the experience!

Interested in seeing NUPOC in action? We'd love to host your group.

Thank You for Joining Us at the NUPOC 2026 Open House!A sincere thank you to everyone who attended and spent time learni...
07/27/2026

Thank You for Joining Us at the NUPOC 2026 Open House!

A sincere thank you to everyone who attended and spent time learning about the NUPOC Masters of Prosthetics & Orthotics and Masters of Prosthetics & Orthotics-Research programs. We enjoyed connecting with prospective students, answering questions, and sharing what makes our programs unique.

Couldn't make it to the Open House? We'd still love to stay in touch! Complete our Prospective Student Interest Form here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/nAR7Fy75Jk

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