James Gehringer, PhD

Physical Therapy
Munroe-Meyer Institute
985450 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198-5450

Phone: 402-559-6415
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Professional Summary:

James Gehringer is a research assistant professor in the department of physical therapy at the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute. Dr. Gehringer oversees the Virtual Reality Laboratory, researching how cutting edge VR technology can be applied to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). His laboratory combines computer engineering and rehabilitation sciences to develop and test new ways to serve individuals with IDD. Currently, the VR laboratory is developing custom VR software to assist people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Gehringer has also been involved as a coach at TOPSoccer, a soccer league for athletes with disabilities, and a Sibshops facilitator, a social group for children who have siblings with disabilities.

Education:

• PhD, Medical Sciences Interdepartmental Areas, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, 2019
• BS, Computer Engineering, University of Nebraska – Lincoln at Omaha, Omaha, NE, 2014

Research Interests and Projects:

• Virtual Reality Laboratory at Munroe-Meyer Institute
• How we can design new technologies to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Can virtual reality change therapeutic delivery strategies
• Can assistive technologies be used to increase motor learning outcomes

Publications from PubMed

Professional Affiliations:

• American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• American Society of Biomechanics
• Society for Neuroscience