Rehabilitation and Neural Engineering Laboratory

Cathryn Fitzsimmons

  • Research Assistant
  • Advisor: Debbie Harrington

University of Pittsburgh, currently pursuing a BS in Microbiology and Sociology, minoring in Chemistry.  During school breaks, I work as a caregiver for ComForCare Lehigh Valley. Volunteer at Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Previous undergraduate research position at the Pittsburgh Heart Lung and Blood Vascular Medicine Institute. 

Research Interest Summary

Microbiology, medicine, caregiving and physical rehabilitation

Research Interests

Currently, at RNEL, I assist in recruitment for studies and data analysis in the BCI studies for the lab. I am interested in pursuing a career in medicine with an emphasis on patient interaction and specialized care.