Saniya Dang
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Dr. Saniya Dang is a leading researcher at the intersection of rehabilitation engineering and pediatric disability studies, whose work fundamentally rethinks how we evaluate and implement assistive technologies. Her most influential research, including the highly cited qualitative study “You gotta try it all” (40+ citations), critically examines the complex decision-making processes of parents of children with cerebral palsy regarding robotic gait training. Rather than focusing solely on biomechanical outcomes, Dr. Dang pioneered a patient- and family-centered approach that reveals how parental hopes, values, and the pursuit of the “newest thing” in treatment shape technology adoption and therapy experiences. Her work has been instrumental in demonstrating that successful rehabilitation technology must account for the emotional and social realities of families, not just clinical metrics. By giving voice to parents navigating the promise and pressure of innovative treatments, Dr. Dang has reshaped conversations around shared decision-making in pediatric rehabilitation. Her contributions bridge engineering, qualitative health research, and disability studies, offering a more holistic framework for designing and deploying robotic interventions that truly serve children and their families.
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