Advisor: Mario Romero-Ortega
3rd Year PhD Student
Zuha is a biomedical engineering PhD student at the RNN Lab at the University of Arizona. She first got introduced to neural engineering while completing her undergraduate degree in BME at NED University in Pakistan, where she collaborated on a project investigating the therapeutic effect of EEG neurofeedback on SCI patients experiencing neuropathic pain. She then received a Fulbright scholarship to pursue an MS degree in BME at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, where she gained extensive research experience in urodynamics testing and peripheral neuromodulation for evaluating and treating bladder dysfunction. After starting her PhD at the RNN Lab, she initially investigated the use of liquid crystal elastomers to provide urethral support in female stress incontinence. Her current research revolves around developing a female ovine model of pelvic floor innervation, with the end goal being testing pelvic floor neuromodulation to treat stress incontinence in the female ovine model. In her free time, she enjoys reading, pottery, dancing, and spending time with friends and family.
Research Interests
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Female Stress Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Neuromodulation
Contact
zyousuf@arizona.edu