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Led by Dr. Lora Appel, the PrescribingVR Lab brings together researchers, clinicians, designers, students, and everyday users—like you and me—to explore how virtual reality can be used as a therapeutic tool in healthcare. The team develops holistic, personalized interventions, with a focus on sensory health and enhancing care for aging populations.

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RESEARCH TRANSLATION & INNOVATION

In addition to leading the PrescribingVR Lab, Dr. Appel founded caregiVR to help translate virtual reality research into practical tools that support older adults, caregivers, and care organizations. caregiVR builds upon insights generated through years of research on wellbeing, engagement, social connection, behavioural care, and implementation in senior care settings.

LAB MEMBERS

ChrisSmith

Collaborating Scientist

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Collaborating Clinician

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Research Assistant

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Leah Hosseini

Trainee

ChrisSmith

Collaborating Scientist

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Research Coordinator

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Anjolaoluwa Imolehin

Trainee

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Cameron Theta

Lab Recorder

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Trainee

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Advisor

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Research Associate

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Collaborating Scientist

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Research Assistant

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Research Associate

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Fareeha Ahmed

Trainee

ChrisSmith

Collaborating Scientist

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Katherine Bourolias

Advisor

ChrisSmith

Collaborating Scientist

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Sameem Rahmati

Trainee

ALUMNI

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Research Assistant

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Emma Nguyen

Trainee

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Jaydev Vemulakonda

Trainee

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Tanya Narag

Trainee

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Dale Calabia

Trainee

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Dhvani Patel

Trainee

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Research Assistant

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Vlad Luchnikov

Research Assistant

ChrisSmith

Collaborating Clinician

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Danjay Hill

Trainee

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Research Associate

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Jiamin Liang

Trainee

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Research Assistant

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Penelope S. Jimenez

Trainee

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Anjena Inthiran

Trainee

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Deborah Bernstein

Advisor

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Jamie Bursey

Trainee

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Kelly Qi

Research Assistant

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Collaborating Scientist

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