Instructional Course 2
Tracks
Breakout 2
| Thursday, October 8, 2026 |
| 1:30 PM - 2:45 PM |
Overview
Neuromodulation Therapies for SCI: Integrating Evidence, Mechanisms, and Implementation
Presenter (only the submitting author is listed below; co-presenters, where applicable, will be listed in the conference app)
Dr Radha Korupolu
Associate Professor
University Of Texas Health Science Center Houston
Neuromodulation Therapies for SCI: Integrating Evidence, Mechanisms, and Implementation
Biography
Radha Korupolu, MD, MS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UTHealth Houston and Service Chief of Spinal Cord Medicine at TIRR Memorial Hermann. She also serves as Clinical Chief of Respiratory Services. Dr. Korupolu’s clinical and research work focuses on spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation, neuromodulation, respiratory management, and strategies to enhance motor and functional recovery through translational clinical trials.
Argyrios Stampas, MD, MS is Professor and Vice Chair of Research and Innovation in PM&R at UTHealth McGovern Medical School and Director of SCI Medicine Research at TIRR Memorial Hermann. He is an attending SCI physician and clinical researcher whose work centers on improving outcomes for individuals with SCI. Dr. Stampas leads and collaborates on funded clinical studies and is actively involved in research mentorship and physician-scientist training.
Candace Tefertiller, PT, PhD is Executive Director of Research and Evaluation at Craig Hospital and the Helen Phillips Levin Endowed Chair of Research. She serves as Project Director for the SCI Model Systems and Co-Project Director for the TBI Model Systems. Her work focuses on interventions, program development, and research aimed at promoting recovery and functional restoration after neurologic injury.
Dimitry Sayenko, MD, PhD is a neuroscientist at Houston Methodist Research Institute specializing in spinal neuromodulation. His research investigates the neurophysiological mechanisms and parameter-dependent effects of invasive and non-invasive spinal stimulation to restore motor and autonomic function after neurological injury, including spinal cord injury.