In this episode of Holy Shift!, host Angela Gill Nelms talks with Dr. Lena Ting, Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Rehabilitation Medicine at Georgia Tech and Emory University. Dr. Ting shares her work uncovering the connections between the brain and body that lead to movement — from walking and balance to dance and sports. She explains how understanding movement helps us tackle challenges like stroke recovery, Parkinson’s disease, and fall prevention in aging populations.

The conversation also dives into the future of rehabilitation, wearable robotics, and how training programs like dance can reshape the way we move and heal. Dr. Ting’s insights highlight the power of engineering and neuroscience working together to improve quality of life.

Listen now to explore how cutting-edge research in movement science will shape rehabilitation and mobility for the future.

Learn More About Lena Ting:

• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb96XsZyuPmY8mZUM4TDV7A
• https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/neuromechanicslab/

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About The Host: Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in transforming bold ideas into impactful healthcare solutions. She serves as the Director of Biolocity, accelerating the commercialization of early-stage medical technologies developed at Emory University and Georgia Tech. She is also the Founder and CEO of The AGN Group, and the host of the Badass Leaders Podcast, where she champions courageous, compassionate leadership. Learn more at www.AngelaGillNelms.com.

Meet The HolyShift! Team:

• Produced by: Erin Buckley and Zachary Danziger
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