MCI students research at Yale University

Every year the Marshall Plan Foundation supports outstanding students with the Marshall Plan Scholarship to strengthen the scientific exchange between Austria and the USA.

At the MCI this year Andreas Douven and Lukas with confront The unique opportunity to complete a research stay at the prestigious Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, with the support of the Scholarship.

Both study at the MCI Department Medical & Health Technologies And in the course of their theses, for half a year at the Yale School of Medicine, will research, attend projects, attend teaching and lecture events, build scientific relationships, develop personal networks and bring home valuable experience.

Both MCI students devote themselves to the advanced, technology -based rehabilitation under the care of the respected department for orthopedics and rehabilitation from Yale University:

• Andreas Douven | Medical, Health & Sports Technology | Bachelor
  Title of work: „Development and Clinical Evaluation of a Handheld Robotic Device for Spasticity Assessment and Rehabilitation”
• Lukas with confront | Medical & Sports Technologies | Master
  Title of work: „Robotic mirror therapy device for sensory-motor hand rehabilitation”

Yeongmi kimProfessor at the MCI Department for Medical & Health Technologies and Supervisor Both Works, explains: “I am proud that Andreas Douven and Lukas Neururer were awarded the renowned Marshall Plan scholarship. This award underlines the relevance of the technology -based rehabilitation systems developed by our students and the great importance of interdisciplinary research. I am convinced that this opportunity will not only strengthen research cooperation with Yale University, but will also lead to outstanding research results. “

Marshall Plan Stipendium

The coveted Marshall Plan scholarship is awarded for exciting research stays at renowned US elite universities such as Harvard, Yale, Stanford and UCLA. Since 2009, 44 MCI students have been awarded the coveted Scholarship. The MCI is one of the most successful universities in this area across Austria.