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Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine and Assistive Technology (IRMAT)

Addressing disease and disability through transformative, applied research and development.

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Mission

The mission of the Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine and Assistive Technology (IRMAT) is to accelerate discovery in applied healthcare research, actively develop new assistive technology and devices, and mentor future leaders in an environment of collaboration and impact.

SCIENCE THAT CHANGES LIVES

Make a Gift

  • Improved Health Outcomes

    • Generate new ideas and develop and evaluate new technologies that lead to improved patient outcomes.
    • Expand access to exploratory treatments (clinical trials) and emerging technologies.
    • Provide analysis and evidence to support improved policymaking.

  • Expanded Research Opportunities

    • Enhance the research capacity in the Wichita area and increase opportunities for collaborative applied research to successfully compete for grants and bring funding into the area.
    • Drive research collaboration across Wichita by providing a cutting-edge hub for discovery and innovation.
    • Address real-world challenges through applied research in clinical populations to make immediate impact.

  • Enhanced Economic Vitality

    • Attract high-tech companies, industry funded research, investment, and know-how due to access to information and research expertise.
    • Support the development of high-tech economic development hubs and secondary and tertiary industry.
    • Attract and develop bioinformatics talent to the state of Kansas.

Why We Do This

The Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine and Assistive Technology partners with clinics and organizations across Kansas to lead in advancing rehabilitation medicine and assistive technologies, improving lives through evidence-based science.

Our campus leverages top experts to develop world-class rehabilitation medicine and assistive technologies, building on Wichita State University’s research history.

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Who We Are

We are a team from Wichita State's Colleges of Health Professions and Engineering, and the laboratories within the division of Industry and Defense Programs.

With cutting-edge research expertise, we develop world-class applied rehabilitation medicine and assistive technologies for diseases and disabilities. We focus on medical research and development and innovation with local and state clinical populations. 

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How We Do This

  • We serve as a focal point for interdisciplinary rehabilitation research and collaboration across clinical populations.
  • We foster collaboration with healthcare organizations, industry partners, and extramural universities and colleges.
  • We design and develop new technologies.
  • We train professionals committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities and chronic conditions through discovery and technology.

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Clinical Partners

Our clinical partnerships allow us to collaborate with industry experts to foster innovative solutions and comprehensive care strategies.

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