Rehabilitation and Neural Engineering Laboratory

Debbie Harrington

  • Senior Research Coordinator

Debbie graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in mechanical engineering. She has worked in industry, manufacturing and research as a project manager and a technical writer. In addition to the University of Pittsburgh, Debbie has worked for PPG, Kellogg's, IBM, and the Department of Defense. Debbie has triplets.

Education & Training

  • University of Pittsburgh, BS in mechanical engineering
  • Georgia Institute of Technology, Program for technical managers

Research Interest Summary

Rehabilitative research for individuals with disabilities

Research Interests

Debbie currently provides regulatory and recruitment support for the labs' human research studies. She provides study information to prospective participants and reports to the, FDA, IRB, PI's, and DSMBs. Debbie's goal is optimal communication with all involved entities in order to know everything necessary to make the best possible decisions regarding our research studies.

Campus Address

Mercy Pavillion

1622 Locust Street 

Pittsburgh, PA 15219