First OHSU Hospital Neuroscience Translational Research Program Grant Awared to Dr. Fay Horak

07/28/09  Portland, OR

Dr. Fay Horak was recently selected as the recipient of the first OHSU Hospital Neuroscience Translational Research Program grant.

Dr. Fay Horak was recently selected as the recipient of the first OHSU Hospital Neuroscience Translational Research Program grant. The purpose of this award is to accelerate application of research discoveries into the clinical arena. Her proposal, “Developing a clinical tool for quantifying balance and gait (iMOBILITY),” entails creating a novel, quick and user friend computerized method of measuring gait and balance in the clinic.

Congratulations go to Dr. Horak from Dennis Bourdette, MD, Chair, Department of Neurology;
Kim Burchiel, MD, Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery; and Peter Rapp, Executive Vice President, OHSU.