Dr. Rankin is the Associate Director of the Pathokinesiology Lab and Co-Director of the Rehabilitation Engineering Program at Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center. He has a background in musculoskeletal biomechanics and a research interest in developing and using technologies to improve the lives of those with disability. Dr. Rankin is currently a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on a number of funded studies, including those aimed at improving the quality of life for those with SCI.