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He (Helen) Huang

@helenhuang.bsky.social
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Wolfpack and Tar Heels. Prof in BME. Robotic prostheses and exoskeletons. Neural-machine interface. Mom of Two. Lab website nrel.bme.unc.edu Editor-in-Chief of IEEE TNSRE www.embs.org/tnsre Opinions are mine

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R. James Cotton @peabody124.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
And the precision neurorehabilitation satellite is a wrap! Had a great time and nice to hear this was a record size satellite for @ncmsociety.bsky.social! Hope everyone had a good time.
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
🚨✍️ AIMBE urges the scientific community to take a minute to send our new congressional letter opposing the President’s FY2027 budget proposal: bit.ly/420ig1A These proposed cuts to our scientific enterprise (e.g., NIH & NSF) would jeopardize training, research, and innovation driving our economy.
A screen capture of AIMBE's congressional letter campaign "Protect U.S. Scientific Leadership and Reject FY2027 Proposed Cuts."
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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Please consider submitting your research related to "Precision neurorehabilitation for movement disorders" to IEEE TNSRE. Thanks to the organizers of NCM satellite meeting, Profs Lee Miller and @peabody124.bsky.social
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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Thanks to T-RO for featuring our research! We developed an IRL–RL interleaved bilevel optimization framework to personalize robotic prosthesis control. This new prosthetic knee controller can also assist the residual hip during walking, supporting function and joint health in amputees.
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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
"Wearable robotics is blurring the boundaries between human body and machines, yet how humans perceive the new body when adapting to these wearables remains unclear." Check out our new PNAS Nexus paper "Projecting the new body: How body image evolves during learning to walk with a wearable robot"
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Jesse Dean @jessecdean.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Have an idea for an early-stage study investigating the neural mechanisms of rehabilitation? Submit a pilot project application to the new Neuro-PRECISE Center at MUSC!
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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
Amazing leaders in IEEE EMBS
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IEEE EMBS @embs.org · 13/10/2025
Call for Papers – #IEEE #TNSRE Special Issue "Short & Long-Term Plastic Effects of Non-Invasive #Neuromodulation Techniques" 🔗 www.embs.org/tnsre/special-issues-c…
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Jay 🦋 @jay.bsky.team · 02/10/2025
“It actually doesn’t take much to be considered a difficult woman. That’s why there are so many of us.” ― Jane Goodall 💙 RIP to a real one. My childhood hero
Jane Goodall with monarch butterfly scarf
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
🚨 AIMBE calls on the scientific community to urge Congress to ensure timely passage of the FY2026 budget 👇 Strong, sustained funding for our nation's health and science agencies is essential for economic prosperity, U.S. global competitiveness, and public heath. takeaction.io/aimbe/protec...
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Protect Research: Finalize FY2026 Budget Now
Use AIMBE's letter template below to send an email to your Members of Congress on issues that matter. We encourage you to edit and personalize the note, sharing your individual experience. Please note...
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Brian Umberger @brianumberger.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
Please repost! We have an open rank, tenure-line faculty position in biomechanics in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. At U-M we have great colleagues, exceptional resources, and biomechanics can be found all across the campus. #BiomechSky
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Tenure-track Faculty Position in Biomechanics (Open Rank), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA - Biomch-L
The School of Kinesiology (http://kines.umich.edu) at the University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate...
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Stephanie Naufel @snaufel.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Motor Learning and Neuromotor Ethics Our Reality Labs EMG Foundational Research team is pleased to announce an RFP! The topic is on motor learning for EMG-based HCI and the related neuromotor ethics. Submissions are due September 1! www.meta.com/blog/reality...
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Request for Proposals: Motor Learning & Neuromotor Ethics | Meta Quest Blog
To foster innovation in this area, and to deepen our collaboration with academia, Reality Labs’ EMG Foundational Research team is pleased to invite faculty to submit their ideas to this request for re...
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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
My lab is seeking postdoctoral researchers to work on research in robotic prosthetics. We welcome applicants with expertise in any of the following areas: biomechanics, wearable robotics, motor control/learning, human factors, or physical human-robot interactions. nrel.bme.unc.edu/2025/07/new-...
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New Post-Doc Positions in Wearable Robotics and Human Factors | The Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory (NREL)
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Brian Umberger @brianumberger.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
At a time when broadening participation in science and engineering is under attack in the U.S., this generous donation from the De Luca Foundation will support the long term goals of the @amsocbiomech.bsky.social to expand access to biomechanics education and research. 🧪 #BiomechSky
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
AIMBE is proud to be among the 53 scientific societies and organizations who signed onto @aas.org's letter to congressional leaders urging them to support the National Science Foundation (NSF) in light of proposed reorganizations and budget cuts 👇 Full letter available here: aas.org/sites/defaul...
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Alison Sheets @alisonsheets.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
If you care about the prosperity and safety that the US scientific enterprise provides, please reach out to your representatives. This proposed budget isn’t a done deal yet.
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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
My quote of the day We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. The opposite of love is not hate, it’s indifference. Elie Wiesel
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Jeff Yau 姚明穎 @jeffmyau.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Saying that the US should let other countries take their turns at being the global leader in biomedical research really makes no sense at all. Sure. While we’re at it, let’s also stop being leaders in terms of economic influence and military might. Kudos to @jeremymberg.bsky.social’s quick reply
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Stand Up for Science! @standupforscience.net · 22/05/2025
International students upend their lives to join American science, bringing their novel insights that drive innovation. Now, they are being illegally targeted by Trump, because Harvard won't back down. Classic bully behavior. We Stand Up for International Students. www.npr.org/2025/05/22/n...
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Trump administration revokes Harvard's ability to enroll international students
International students make up more than a quarter of Harvard University's student body. Harvard says the government's actions, which could cut off a major revenue stream, are "unlawful."
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American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering (AIMBE) @aimbe-official.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
This week, AIMBE hosted @helenhuang.bsky.social (Fellow '21) and her lab members, Dr. Varun Nalam & Brendan Driscoll, from NCSU/UNC! They showcased their work on robotic prosthetics to congressional staffers during an NSF Expo organized by the Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) 🦾🤖
From left to right: Brendan, Dawn, Helen, and Varun pictured during the CNSF Expo.A picture of Varun, Helen, and Brendan engaging with an attendee during the CNSF Expo.Left to right: Emily Edwards (Duke University), Jason Marvin (AIMBE), Brendan, Varun, Dawn Beraud (AIMBE), and Sarah Mandell (AIMBE) pictured during the CNSF Reception.
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IEEE EMBS @embs.org · 10/05/2025
Check out a new TSNRE Paper! The authors investigated how the brain and muscles respond to treadmill walking with bodyweight support in two environments: underwater and on land. Read the paper here: ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/109818…
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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
I had exactly the same reaction and feeling today.
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Nature @nature.com · 01/05/2025
Staff members at the US National Science Foundation (NSF) were told on 30 April to “stop awarding all funding actions until further notice,” according to an email seen by Nature. go.nature.com/44Ugf9V
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Exclusive: NSF stops awarding new grants and funding existing ones
US science funder also plans to screen grant applications for compliance with ‘agency priorities’.
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IEEE EMBS @embs.org · 28/04/2025
🚀 Dive into high-density surface #EMG decomposition with the latest #TNSRE Featured Article! Discover groundbreaking advances & explore ongoing challenges in this exciting field. ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/109267…
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Dynamic Walking 25 @dynamicwalking25.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
It's what you've all been waiting and hoping for; the deets on Dynamic Walking 2025! 🚶🎉 The when: July 14th - 17th The Where: Aachen (Germany, but bordering the Netherlands) The submission process: dynamicwalking2025.org The deadline: April 25th 🚶‍♀️Hope to see you soon <3 🚶
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DW25 Abstract Submission
The conference will take place in Aachen, Germany (on the border with the Netherlands) from July 14 to 17, 2025. We’ll be based in one location, with easy access to three different countries! Contact:...
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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Consider sharing your study on prosthetics here 👇
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Meghan E. Huber @mehuber.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Postdoc opportunity to do digital twin research for human and humanoid agile locomotion with myself, Wouter Hoogkamer @umill.bsky.social and Donghyun Kim! See forms.gle/FRFtLNiY7j3z... for more info and to apply by 3/19.
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Daniel P. Ferris @dpferris.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
If you are interested in learning about the state of the art in robotic exoskeletons to assist human movement, this is an incredible lineup of speakers at #ICRA!!! @doctorbobg.bsky.social @rai-maclean.bsky.social @helenhuang.bsky.social @mehuber.bsky.social sites.google.com/umich.edu/ic...
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ICRA 2025 Workshop
FULL DAY WORKSHOP: Monday, May 19, 2025
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Tom Kash @superkash.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
UNC-CH is searching for a new Chair of Psychiatry. Please share. www.nejmcareercenter.org/job/863298/c...
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Chair - Department of Psychiatry - Chapel Hill, North Carolina job with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 863298
The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks an accomplished and visionary leader..
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ucd-neuroeng.bsky.social @ucd-neuroeng.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
We look forward to having invited speaker Dr. Ashley Dalrymple @dr-shlee.bsky.social present at the center's seminar next week. Registration link: tinyurl.com/Neuroeng-Mar... @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social @ucdaviscns.bsky.social @ucdavishealth.bsky.social
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Lee Fisher @lee-e-fisher.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
We're hiring #undergrads interested in #neural #engineering for paid internships! Join our lab this summer and participate in cutting edge #research and a variety of professional development activities. Applications due March 3. More info at rnel.pitt.edu/undergraduat...
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Laura White @laurakwhite.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
Made some slides for scientists to talk about what's been happening & what we should do next. There are probably many people better qualified than me to talk about these issues. If that's you, please, please, please consider holding some virtual advocacy training sessions for researchers this week.
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The War on Science (Feb 2025 teach-in draft)
The War on Science What’s happening? What can we do about it? An interactive teach-in for biomedical researchers Please share, modify, and repurpose this template presentation (with credit). Good luck...
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Meredith Wadman @meredithwadman.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
The latest from your government, brought to you by @science.org.bsky.social NIH slashes overhead payments for research, sparking outrage | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...
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NIH slashes overhead payments for research, sparking outrage
Move to cut indirect cost rate to 15% could cost universities billions of dollars
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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
New Year's resolutions: read more, think more, and no email (though that's impossible).
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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 18/12/2024
We just reposted our 2-year Research Scientist position at UNC Chapel HIll. Experience in Biplane Videoradiography for Orthopaedic Biomechanics? We want to talk to you! Spread the word! unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/292...
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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
I am impressed by the signal quality. Often, we don't place EMG electrodes that distally because the muscle mass is limited. Would the wristband be available for researchers like me to try?
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Daniel P. Ferris @dpferris.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
Cool study by a PhD student and two undergraduates in my lab: Soft tissue can absorb surprising amounts of energy during knee exoskeleton use. (2024) W. Sebastian Barrutia, Ada Yumiceva, Mai-Ly Thompson and Daniel P. Ferris. JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE doi: doi.org/10.1098/rsif...
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Soft tissue can absorb surprising amounts of energy during knee exoskeleton use | Journal of The Royal Society Interface
Soft tissue at the human–exoskeleton interface can deform under load to absorb, return and dissipate the mechanical energy generated by the exoskeleton. These soft tissue effects are often not account...
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Meghan E. Huber @mehuber.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
I am actively recruiting several PhD students to join my lab at UMass Amherst (you can apply as ME, BME, or CICS) to work on wearable robotics for walking/running and neuromotor control (primitives for action generation and perception)! Shoot me an email if you're interested!
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Amol Yadav @amolpyadav.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Please share widely! Opening for an Assistant Professor in Neuroengineering at UNC-Chapel Hill & NCSU Joint BME & Neurosurgery - part of cluster hire - interest in neuromodulation, translational, neural interfaces to record/stimulate, substance use disorder or other conditions tinyurl.com/yc2tt35z
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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · 18/11/2024
The IEEE TNSRE announces a Special Issue on Modeling in Neurorehabilitation, inspired by last year’s NSF DARE Conference sites.usc.edu/dare2023/. Led by guest editors David Lin, @allenjl12.bsky.social, and other DARE Fellows, we invite manuscript contributions from researchers working in this area!
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He (Helen) Huang @helenhuang.bsky.social · 16/11/2024
Just logged on here after a while and realized many have been here already. 🦋 feels like a fresh start.
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