
Michael Boninger
Endowed Vice Chair for Research, Dept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · Carolinas Medical Center
Credentials: · ·
History
PresentDept. of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · Carolinas Medical Center
PresentHuman Engineering Research Laboratories · Carolinas Medical Center
PresentCenter of Excellence in Wheelchairs and Associated Rehabilitation Engineering · Carolinas Medical Center

- 1989–1990
Preliminary or Transitional Year

- 1981–1985
Research
High-performance neuroprosthetic control by an individual with tetraplegia
The Lancet · 2013 · 1,094 citations
Intracortical microstimulation of human somatosensory cortex
Science Translational Medicine · 2016 · 478 citations
Science Translational Medicine · 2014 · 376 citations

21 papers
- FA
16 papers

15 papers
- TD
13 papers

12 papers · 3 as a resident

11 papers
- DV
10 papers

10 papers
Grants
- 2026–2031
ACT Rehab: Advancing Clinical and Translational Research Training in Rehabilitation
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · K12
PI · $931.5K · University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- 2019–2029
Rehabilitation Medicine Scientist Training Program
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · R25
Contact PI · $1.3M · University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- 2018–2026
A Biomimetic Approach Towards a Dexterous Neuroprosthesis
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke · UH3
Contact PI · $7.1M · University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- 2015–2025
Alliance for Regenerative Rehabilitation Research & Training 2.0 (AR3T)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · P2C
Contact PI · $8.4M · Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Clinical trials
- 2018
Remote Wheelchair Skills Training Efficacy
Principal investigator · Completed
University of Pittsburgh
- 2017–2027
Effectiveness of Web-Based Training (SERT)
Principal investigator · Active not recruiting
University of Pittsburgh
- 2015–2018
Investigation of the Effects of Independent Transfer Training
Principal investigator · Completed
University of Pittsburgh
- 2013–2029
Cortical Recording and Stimulating Array Brain-Machine Interface
Principal investigator · Recruiting
Michael Boninger



