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FACILITIES AND SUPPORT |
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The IINR is located on the second floor of
Irvine Hall (East Wing) and is an approximately 3000 sq.
ft. facility that facilitates
neuromusculoskeletal research across disciplines at
Ohio University. It supports research aimed at
improving the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
of diseases and injuries of the neuromusculoskeletal
system and its component tissues. Additionally, the
IINR fosters a transdisciplinary approach to
educational training that provides to a
comprehensive understanding of the integrative
systems. Infrastructure support for the Institute is
provided through a grant from the
Osteopathic Heritage Foundations. The
five–year grant, awarded in 2005, includes
full-time technical support in the
laboratory, support for medical students
to participate in research, as well as
providing discretionary funding for direct research
expenses. The IINR
houses five laboratories as well as a
conference room and office space for
research assistants and graduate students. |
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INSTITUTE LABORATORIES: |
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 Haptic
Back Laboratory:
The Haptic Back Laboratory occupies 120 sq.
ft. of laboratory space and is under the direction
of Drs. John Howell (Biomedical Sciences) and Robert
Williams (Mechanical Engineering). The laboratory is equipped
with three PHANTOM 3.0’s, a PHANTOM 1.5 6DOF, and 4
Omni’s. The devices are used for virtual reality
medical simulations and medical training in
palpation as well as tissue compliance measurements.
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 Neuromuscular
Physiology Laboratory:
The
Neuromuscular Physiology Laboratory (211
Irvine Hall) occupies 350 sq. ft. of
laboratory space and is under the direction
of Dr. Brian Clark (Biomedical Sciences).
The laboratory is equipped to obtain high
quality recordings of electrophysiological
signals (i.e. EMG) and mechanical force
signals from muscle. The laboratory contains
equipment to perform transcranial magnetic
stimulation and electrical nerve/muscle
stimulation. Data acquisition equipment
includes a BioPac MP150 unit interfaced with
electromyogram, electrocardiogram, and
electroencephalogram amplifiers, a
continuous blood pressure monitor, a fast
response thermistor, and a torsiometer.
Additionally, the laboratory contains 2
MagStim transcranial magnetic stimulators,
Grass S88 electrical stimulator and a
Digitimer electrical stimulator for evoked
muscle responses. Other major equipment
includes a MedX knee extension dynamometer
equipped with custom built force transducers
and potentiometers and a BioDex System 4
Dynomometer . |
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Biochemistry
and Tissue Processing Laboratory:
The Biochemistry and
Tissue Processing Laboratory occupies approximately
150 sq. ft. of laboratory space and is under the
direction of Drs. David Russ (Physical Therapy) and
Brian Clark (Biomedical Sciences). The laboratory is
equipped with a fume hood, gas and distilled water
lines, and contains two Dynac centrifuges, a water
bath, several, a pH meter, several analytical
balances, pipettes and 1 refrigerator and 1 standard
freezer (-20o C).
Additionally, the Department of Biomedical Sciences
has several shared low temperature freezers
available in the building.
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 Imaging
and Medical Examination Suite:
The Imaging and Medical Examination Suite occupies
165 sq. ft. of laboratory space and is under the
direction of Drs. Gary Chleboun (Physical Therapy)
and Brian Clark (Biomedical Sciences). The suite
contains a Biosound MyLab25 ultrasound system and a
Inspeck 3D Mega Capturor imaging system. The suite
also contains an examination table, and standard
equipment for the assessment of anthropometrics,
vital signs and blood sampling. CT and MRI scanners
are accessible through O’Blenness Memorial Hospital
(user fees apply). |
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 Computer
Modeling and Analysis Laboratory:
The Computer Modeling and
Analysis Laboratory occupies 320 sq. ft. of
laboratory space. The laboratory contains seven work
stations with computers equipped with a variety of
analysis software including recent versions of
MatLab, Acqknowledge, Spike 2, HRV Analysis, Image
J, SPSS, Sample Power, and MyLabDesk. Additionally,
the laboratory contains 3 Phantom Omni’s used for
computer programming and modeling projects
associated with the Haptic Back Laboratory.
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Meeting and Clinical Facilities Associated with
the IINR: In
addition to the aforementioned laboratory facilities
the IINR also contains a 210 sq. ft. conference room
equipped with a computer projector. The IINR is also
located on the section of campus housing the medical
school and clinical facilities. The Ohio University
College of Osteopathic Medicine Office of Research
and Grants provides a variety of clinical support
services including a Clinical Research Center who
employs and provides access to research nurses
located in Parks Hall which is 100 meters from the
IINR.
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Floor Plan of
IINR |
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Interdisciplinary
Institute for Neuromusculoskeletal ResearcH
