Dr. Sean Dukelow

Biography

Dr. Sean Dukelow is a Professor in the Department of Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Calgary and is the Medical Director of Stroke Rehabilitation for the Calgary Stroke Program.  He is a physician specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and a PhD in Neuroscience. He acts as the Research Director for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency training program.  His research interests include: 1) the development of robotic assessment tools to accurately quantify sensory, motor and cognitive function and recovery after stroke and concussion 2) improving understanding of brain function and neuroplasticity after stroke using tools such as robotics and neuroimaging techniques 3) the development of novel robotic rehabilitation techniques for therapies for individuals with neurologic disorders and 4) the use of non-invasive brain stimulation to enhance sensory, motor and language recovery after stroke 5) The conduct of clinical trials to enhance recovery after stroke.