Wendy Murray, PhD
Professor, Northwestern University; Research Scientist, Edward Hines VAMC
Research Biomedical Engineer, Edward Hines VA
My Lab
The ARMS Lab
We use biomechanics as a framework for investigating how we move and control our arms and hands following injuries and impairments.
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The foundation for Dr. Murray¡¯s work is the development of biomechanical models that accurately represent the mechanical actions of the upper extremity muscles. The models and corresponding anatomical databases that Dr. Murray has shared with the scientific community have been cited hundreds of times. The main thrust of her current research is the application of these models to better understand and, ultimately, to help improve function of the disabled upper limb. Her work has relevance over a broad scope, including basic motor control, the design of control systems for exoskeletons and upper limb prosthetics, restoration of hand and arm function following cervical spinal cord injury, rehabilitation of hand and arm function following stroke, orthopaedic interventions for osteoarthritis, and prevention of injuries in baseball pitching.
Location
Shirley Ryan ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌÃ91
355 East Erie
Chicago, IL 60611
Education & Training
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Education
1986 ¨C 1990
Mathematics, University of Notre Dame
1990 ¨C 1997
Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University
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Fellowship
1997 ¨C 2000
Biomedical Engineering, Case Western University
Recent Publications
Honors & Awards
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President-ElectAmerican Society of Biomechanics, 2016 - 2017
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NIH National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Plenary LectureBiomedical Engineering Society, 2016
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Finalist, Clinical Biomechanics AwardAmerican Society of Biomechanics & International Society of Biomechanics, 2005
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Mary E. Switzer Rehabilitation Research FellowNational Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, 1999
Professional Affiliations
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Advisory Board MemberNational Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research, Stanford University, 2011 - 2015
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Program ChairAmerican Society of Biomechanics, 2009 - 2011
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Member-at-LargeExecutive Committee of the US National Committee on Biomechanics, 2009
Research Interests
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Biomechanical modeling of the upper limb
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Musculoskeletal anatomy and structure-function relationships
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Surgical simulation
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Rehabilitation
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Motor control
Grants
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Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research and Development ServiceI01RX001990, 2016 - 2020
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National Institutes of Health (NICHD)R01HD084009, 2015 - 2019
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National Institutes of Health (NIBIB)R01EB011615, 2011 - 2016
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Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research and Development ServiceI01RX000377, 2010 - 2014
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National Institutes of Health (NICHD)R01HD046774, 2004 - 2011
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Neilsen Foundation84054, 2008 - 2011
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Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research and Development ServiceA4609R, 2007 - 2011
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Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research and Development ServiceA3741R, 2005 - 2008
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Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research and Development ServiceB2785R, 2002 - 2005
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Motor impairment related changes in muscles properties in chronic strokeNorthwestern University
, 2015 - 2019 -
How do Wrist Surgical Salvage Procedures Limit Hand StrengthEdward Hines Jr VA Hospital
, 2016 - 2020
