Brad Dicianno, MD is a physiatrist and bioengineer. He is a Professor and Endowed Research Chair in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He serves as the Medical Director and COO of the Human Engineering Research Laboratories. He is the Medical Director of the UPMC Center for Assistive Technology and the Director of the UPMC Adult Spina Bifida Clinic.
Dicianno received his BS in Ecology and Evolution, his BA in History and Philosophy of Science, his MS in Bioengineering, as well as his MD from the University of Pittsburgh. His clinical interests are in the areas of spina bifida and assistive technology. His research interests lie at the intersection of disability, assistive technology, and value-based care. Specifically, he is interested in studying how technologies can improve outcomes for people with disability and also improve the delivery of healthcare and community-based services. Relevant technologies are mobile health, telemedicine, electronic medical records interoperability, and rehabilitation engineering devices such as wheelchairs.
Dr. Dicianno is Medical Director of the UPMC Center for Assistive Technology, and as part of a multidisciplinary team, provides clinical services including evaluations for speech generating devices for individuals with low vision.
Website Links
Research: www.herl.pitt.edu
Treatment/Rehabilitation: www.upmc.com/spinabifida
https://www.upmc.com/services/rehab/rehab-institute/services/cat
Expertise and Roles:
- Spina Bifida
- Assistive Technology
- Disability
- Value-based Care