Dr Dr Samit Chakrabarty

Lecturer (asst prof) in Neuroscience

University of LeedsUnited Kingdom

Research focus

A neurophysiologist working towards restoration of spinal motor function after injury or in debilitating developmental neurodegenerative diseases. I study plasticity of spinal motor circuits development and disease towards this goal. These are tested in individuals and computational or animal models.

Specialties: Pre-clinical and clinical testing and development of new strategies towards restoration of spinal motor control. Development of new diagnostic and therapeutic tools to assess sensorimotor deficits. Includes design and fabrication of new electrodes and recording systems. In-silico mathematical models, closed-loop algorithms to improve motor function. Spinal Neurophysiology: Recording from interneurons and motoneurons in rodent, murine and felines. ICMS and developmental changes in motor systems.

Working with partners to deliver benefits to many around the world. Support out of the box thinking and innovations. Began with a degree in Zoology and Biochemistry but soon found solace in Neurophysiology and application of physical rules to biological functioning.

SDG targets

3.1

Reduce maternal mortality

3.4

Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health

3.6

Reduce road injuries and deaths

3.8

Achieve universal health coverage

3.B

Support research, development and universal access to affordable vaccines and medicines

3.C

Increase health financing and support health workforce in developing countries

3.D

Improve early warning systems for global health risks

8.1

Sustainable economic growth

8.2

Diversify, innovate and upgrade for economic productivity

8.4

Improve resource efficiency in consumption and production

8.6

Promote youth employment, education and training

8.9

Promote beneficial and sustainable tourism

8.10

Universal access to banking, insurance and financial services

8.B

Develop a global youth employment strategy

Projects

Improving mobility in those with spinal cord injury. Rehabilitation regimes, tool and device development for for mobility dysfunction. Data collection for child health especially related to Cerebral Palsy.