WELCOME

My name is David Botana. As a Biomedical Engineering PhD student at the Center for Paralysis Research at Purdue University, my research focuses on developing machine learning models of secondary injury mechanisms in spinal cord injuries. I develop tools that accelerate research and translation to clinical applications, addressing inequities in academic and clinical spaces. I have worked on multiple design projects focused on topics such as assistive technology, treating diabetic wounds, and blood sample collection.