Sook-Lei Liew,
PhD, OTR/L

Getting to Know Dr. Liew...

Dr. Sook-Lei Liew is an Associate Professor, Director of the Neural Plasticity and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory, Chair of the ENIGMA Stroke Recovery working group, and PI of the ReproRehab Educational Program. Dr. Liew has joint appointments in the divisions of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, Biomedical Engineering, and Neurology and is affiliated with the USC Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute at the University of Southern California.

Dr. Liew's current research is on stroke neurorehabilitation, using big data brain imaging, brain computer interfaces, noninvasive brain stimulation and virtual reality to develop more effective, personalized treatments for individuals with stroke.

Q: What is your favorite book?
A: The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson.

Q: What do you do to keep fit?
A: Running. Trails and road.

Q: What is your favorite thing about your career?
A: Getting to constantly learn new things myself, and watch mentees learn and grow.

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