Gina Novario, OTD, OTR/L is the current Advanced Rehabilitation Research and Training Fellow in the Rehabilitation Science and Technology Department at the University of Pittsburgh. She graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2021 with her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. She has worked previously with RST investigators during her Doctoral Capstone experience and briefly as a research assistant prior to working in clinical practice at an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. Her research interests include smart home technology use as assistive technology to promote independence for persons with disabilities. Beyond research, Gina enjoys exploring the Pittsburgh live music scene, hiking in State Parks, and hanging out with her Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Aldo.
Current Project(s):
Fellow Researcher, Funding and Policy Study
Brown, E. D., Wallace, S., Blemler, R., Novario, G., Tichenor, S., Foundas, B., ... & Buttino, E. (2024). Understanding the Use of Home Programs by Persons after Acquired Brian Injury: A Longitudinal Prospective Observational Study. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 105(4), e49-e50.