
Inga Wang, OTR/L, PhD
- Associate Professor, Programs in Occupational Therapy Science, Technology & Rehabilitation
Education
Speaker Topics
- Stroke Rehabilitation: Robotic-assisted therapy of upper extremity function
- Aging research: Examine aging trends, biomarkers, and risk factors and develop norms (reference values) across the lifespan
- Rehabilitation Outcomes Research: computerized adaptive testing, item response theory, Rasch analysis, test equating/linking/crosswalk, responsiveness
Interests & Expertise
Inga Wang (former Ying-Chih Wang), Ph.D., OTR/L, is an Associate Professor with tenure at the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences & Technology. Her primary research interest is the robotic-assisted rehabilitation of upper extremity function in stroke. She is interested in the efficacy and effectiveness of applying technology in stroke rehabilitation such as exoskeleton, telerehabilitation, and mainstream smart home technology. Additionally, she performs aging research analyzing aging trends, biomarkers, and risk factors and develops norms (reference values) across the life span using population-based samples. Selected reference values she published include the nine-hole peg test, grooved pegboard test, hand-grip strength, 2-minutes walk test, and cardiovascular biomarkers across the life span.
Selected Publications
Recent Funded Grants
Mohammad H Rahman (PI), Wang, I. (Co-Principal). 144-AAI3784 “Multifunctional Robotic Assistive Arm (mR2A) for Activities of Daily Living Assistance”, Sponsored by National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at Administration for Community Living (ACL) Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) #: 90DPGE0018-01-00, $1,490,000. 9/1/2020 to 8/31/2023
Xiaoyan Li (PI), Wang I. (Statistical Consultant). R21 NS113716-02 "High-Density Surface EMG Based CMAP Scan for Motor Unit Number", Sponsored by National Institute of Health (NIH), $275,000. July 1, 2021- Sep 30, 2022
McGonigle, Erin. (MCW Principal), Wang, Jingsung (UWM Principal), Wang, I. (Co-Principal). 133-AAH5562 “Determining potential benefits of model-free learning techniques for improving arm motor function in stroke survivors with ideomotor limb apraxia,” Sponsored by Medical College of Wisconsin, Stroke Rehabilitation Center Grant - Clinical and Translational Seed Award, $49,996. Nov 1, 2019 – Oct 31, 2020.
UWM Graduate School-Research Growth Initiative
Ying-Chih Wang
07/01/2013-06/30/2014
Title: Translating Modified Ashworth Scale into Neurophysiological, Quantitative Kinematic and Kinetic Values
Graduate School Research Committee Awards
Ying-Chih Wang
07/01/2012-06/30/2013
Title: Remove Air Bubbles Generated in the IV Lines during the Intravenous Cancer Therapy
NIDRR - GRANT # ED-H133B080031
Elliot J. Roth - MD
10/01/2008 ~ 9/30/2013
Title: Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Enhancing the Functional and Employment Outcomes in Individuals who Experience a Stroke
Sub-Project: Development of a Return-to-Work Vocational Assessment Using Virtual Reality Technology and Navigation/Manipulation Interfaces
Boston ROC Network - Pilot Studies Award
Ying-Chih Wang
07/01/2011~06/30/2013
Title: Development of a Quantitative Spasticity Measure for Routine Clinical Practice
UWM – Stimulus for Extramural Enhancement & Development (CHS SEED GRANT)
Ying-Chih Wang
02/01/2010~12/31/2011
Title: Develop a Quantitative Spasticity Measure
NIH SUB-CONTRACT - CONTRACT NO.: HHS-N-260-2006-00007-C
William Z. Rymer
9/2006 ~ 8/2011
Title: NIH Toolbox for Assessment of Neurological and Behavioral Function.
UW-Madison/UW-Milwaukee Intercampus Research Incentive Grants
Ying-Chih Wang
07/01/2011~06/30/2012
Title: An EEG Triggered Robotic Stroke Rehabilitation Device # MIL PRJ491D
Honors & Awards
Affiliations
- BioRobotics Lab