Jim Hokanson, PhD

Assistant Professor, Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering

Locations

Translational and Biomedical Research Center

Education

BS, Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering (dual-degree with honors), Washington University in St. Louis
PhD, Biomedical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Duke University

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Biography

Dr. Hokanson is an assistant professor in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at Marquette University and the Medical College of Wisconsin. His research interests include improving/creating diagnostics, and the use of machine learning, to better understand urological dysfunction, as well as the creation of new therapies to treat urological dysfunction, particularly with a focus on electrical stimulation therapies.

Research Areas of Interest

Autonomic Nervous System
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted
Urinary Bladder, Overactive

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