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Arkansas Magazine Feature Reaching Across Realities (PDF)
Fall 2023
I³R researchers are creating the future of virtual and augmented reality. Read how their research in neuro-haptic feedback in VR/AR has potential high-impact applications for the military and for physical rehabilitation interventions.
UA Gets $4.9 Million Grant for Prosthetics Clinical Trial
August 29, 2023
The Department of Defense awarded the University of Arkansas $4.9 million to expand the Neural Enabled Hand Prosthetic clinical trial in collaboration with Walter Reed Military Medical Center, one of three military hospitals treating traumatic upper body amputations.
Multiple news outlets covered this story:
- KNWA- UA gets $4.9 million grant for prosthetics clinical trial
- Axios- UA institute gets $5 million for prosthetics research
- Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette- UA, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to team up to expand prosthetic-hand clinical trial
- Talk Business and Politics- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center joins prosthesis study at UA with $4.9M grant
- Univision- Nueva tecnología llega al mundo de las prótesis
Arkansas Money and Politics- The Future is Now: UA’s I³R a Catalyst for Innovation Through Integrative Health
August 18, 2023
The University of Arkansas, led by I³R, is at the forefront of integrative health innovations, tackling the National Science Foundation's 'Grand Challenges of Today.' With four novel technologies, they aim to assist underserved populations using a convergence strategy to undertake pressing societal challenges.
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette- UA- Fayetteville getting HIP for student success
July 31, 2023
The University of Arkansas’ “High Impact Practices Showcase” allowed I³R to share the important studies being conducted to prospective college students, allowing them to further understand the importance of the Health and Wellness research at the University of Arkansas.
UA celebrates milestone for new research institute
June 28, 2023
The topping out of the building that will house I³R’s bold visions and exciting innovations occurred at the end of June. The building is expected to be completed by the end of 2024, housing researchers from many different disciplines.
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