Shelby Svientek
About Shelby Svientek
Shelby Svientek is a Nih F32 Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, focusing on optimizing biologic peripheral nerve interfaces for neuroprosthetic devices. She has a background in medicine and biomedical engineering, with extensive experience in both research and clinical settings.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Shelby Svientek has been serving as an NIH F32 Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health since 2019. In this role, she focuses on optimizing biologic peripheral nerve interfaces to facilitate simultaneous sensory and motor signal transmission. Her work contributes to the advancement of regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces (RPNI), which aim to enhance the control of advanced neuroprosthetic devices. This position is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she has been engaged in research for five years.
Education and Expertise
Shelby Svientek earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, she participated in a Study Abroad Program at Universidad Pontificia Comillas for 11 months in 2011. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research in neuroprosthetic technologies.
Current Role at University of Michigan Health System
In addition to her fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, Shelby Svientek is currently a Plastic Surgery Resident at the University of Michigan Health System. She has held this position since 2016, accumulating eight years of experience in the field. Her residency allows her to apply her medical training and research skills in a clinical setting, focusing on the integration of innovative technologies in surgical practices.
Research Focus and Projects
Shelby Svientek's research primarily centers on improving the intuitive control of neuroprosthetic devices through innovative nerve interface technologies. She conducts projects that aim to enhance the functionality and usability of these devices, particularly in relation to regenerative peripheral nerve interfaces. Her work is significant in the context of advancing neuroprosthetic applications and improving patient outcomes.