Soshi Samejima

Soshi Samejima is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. His research focuses on neuromodulatory and rehabilitative approaches for autonomic and motor function recovery after spinal cord injury, utilizing techniques like spinal cord stimulation and exercise interventions. He also conducts preclinical studies using rat spinal cord injury models to explore mechanisms in brain-computer interface applications. Dr. Samejima contributes to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, teaching Evidence-Based Practice.

• Education:
  • BS in Physical Therapy (2005), Kanazawa University
  • DPT (2013), MGH Institute of Health Professions
  • PhD in Rehabilitation Science (2020), University of Washington
  • Postdoctoral Fellow (2021-2023), University of British Columbia, ICORD

His recent publications emphasize spinal cord stimulation for autonomic and motor recovery, with studies on cardiovascular safety, sexual function, and clinical trial standards. Collaborative work spans institutions like ICORD and Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Samejima is affiliated with the UW Autonomic Rehabilitation and Collaborative Lab (ARC Lab), integrating biomedical engineering with clinical rehabilitation.

Key research trends include:

• Combining spinal cord stimulation with activity-based therapies
• Developing non-invasive neuromodulation techniques
• Investigating autonomic dysreflexia mechanisms and interventions
• Advancing brain-computer-spinal interfaces for functional recovery
• Standardizing spinal cord stimulation reporting protocols
• Exploring multi-system recovery (cardiovascular, sexual, urinary) in spinal cord injury