معرفی
Dr. Adenike A Adewuyi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Her clinical and research expertise spans neuromuscular medicine, spinal cord injury rehabilitation, and electrodiagnostic techniques.
Education and Training
- BS: Harvard University (2009)
- PhD: Northwestern University (2016)
- MD: Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine (2018)
- Internship: McGaw Medical Center at Northwestern University, Internal Medicine (2019)
- Residency: McGaw Medical Center at Northwestern University, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2022)
- Fellowship: McGaw Medical Center at Northwestern University, Neuromuscular Medicine (2023)
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine (American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine)
- Neuromuscular Medicine (American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)
Research Focus
Dr. Adewuyi's research integrates clinical neurology and engineering to address complex neuromuscular pathologies. Her primary interests include spinal cord injury rehabilitation, motor unit quantification using EMG, nerve transfer surgeries, and ultrasound-guided interventions. She employs advanced electrophysiological techniques to optimize functional recovery in neurological disorders.
Publication Trends
Her scholarly output (2013-2025) demonstrates a progression from biomedical engineering applications in prosthetics (2013-2017) to clinical innovations in spinal cord injury and neuromuscular rehabilitation (2018-2025). Recent work emphasizes quantitative neurophysiology, ventilator weaning protocols, and surgical nerve reconstruction, reflecting translational research bridging engineering principles with clinical practice.
Honors
- Starzl Scholar Award (Northwestern University, 2024)
- Sarah Baskin Award for Junior Physician/Scientist Research (Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, 2024)
Professional Affiliations
- International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (2023-Present)
- American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (2019-Present)
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2018-Present)
- Association of Academic Physiatrists (2018-Present)
- IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (2011-2016)
