Johanna Wangdell is an Occupational Therapist and Researcher at the Centre of Advanced Reconstruction of Extremities (C.A.R.E.) at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden. Johanna has worked in the field of spinal cord injury since 2002, with a specific focus on rehabilitation following upper-limb reconstructive surgery in tetraplegia since 2003. Her primary research interests include the tetraplegic hand and the significance of hand function for individuals living with tetraplegia. She has published 34 peer-reviewed articles on reconstructive upper-limb surgery in tetraplegia. Her current main project is a multicenter study investigating changes in the tetraplegic hand during the first six months after spinal cord injury. Additional research areas include surgical development, rehabilitation strategies, outcome evaluation related to upper-limb reconstructive surgery, and the development of outcome measures for the tetraplegic upper limb.

Mahesh Sarki holds a PhD in Epidemiology/Public health from the University of Basel, Switzerland, and a master's degree in Global Health from the University of Copenhagen Denmark. Currently, he is pursuing a Post doc in Epidemiology at the Swiss Paraplegic Research, Switzerland. His primary research areas include the predictors of labor market participation, withdrawal from employment and life-course employment trajectories among individuals with spinal cord injury

Dr. Randy Trumbower is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of rehabilitation. He holds a bachelor's degree from East Stroudsburg University, a master's degree in physical therapy from Duke University, and a master's and Ph.D. degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on improving the physical abilities of individuals with strokes and spinal cord injuries, and he has been recognized nationally and internationally for his work. Dr. Trumbower has been honored with several awards, including the Emerging Leader Award from the American Physical Therapy Association and the Ruth L. Kirchstein National Research Service Award from the National Institutes of Health. He is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Society of Neurorehabilitation.

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Mohuya Akter is a lecturer, researcher, and occupational therapy practitioner specializing in adult neurology, with a focus on spinal cord injury (SCI). Her work explores the intersection of SCI with assistive technology (AT), occupational justice, and community integration. Through her research, she advances knowledge on how AT and rehabilitative interventions facilitate occupational engagement, fostering occupational rights and achieving occupational justice. Her research efforts emphasize the importance of advocacy for equitable participation and policy reforms that promote inclusive environments, ensuring individuals with SCI can fully integrate into the community as active and valued members of society. As a lecturer, she inspires future healthcare professionals, equipping them with skills to support individuals with neurological conditions. She also contributes to community-based rehabilitation and promotes assistive technology in practice. Her work in education, research, and advocacy bridges gaps in SCI rehabilitation, empowering individuals to exercise their occupational rights and lead independent, meaningful lives.