Her research focus is prevention of pressure injury, primarily focused on Veterans with spinal cord injury. Dr. Olney works collaboratively with the Minneapolis Adaptive Design & Engineering (MADE) Program. This cohesive team of clinicians (MDs, OTs, PTs, and Nurses), engineers and specialists design, develop, and test adaptive devices for Veterans. Her current projects include: development and testing of 1) a supine arm ergometer for patients who are bed ridden, 2) a skin self- screening tool for persons with spinal cord injury, 3) trunk control system for persons who lack trunk control, and 4) a personal use seating pressure measurement system for persons with spinal cord injury.