
Eric Perreault, PhD
Northwestern, Professor and Chair, Biomedical Engineering; Professor, PMR
About Me
My research focuses on understanding the neural and biomechanical factors involved in the normal control of multi-joint movement and posture and how these factors are modified following neuromotor pathologies such as stroke and spinal cord injury. The goal of this research is to provide a scientific basis for understanding normal and pathological motor control that can be used to guide rehabilitative strategies and user interface development for restoring function to individuals with motor deficits. A combination of experimentation, system identification and computer simulations is being used to achieve this goal.
Location
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
355 East Erie
Chicago, IL 60611
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Honors & Awards
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Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)2015
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Northwestern University Associated Student Government Faculty Honor Roll (2013-14 AY)2014
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Program Chair for the Int. Soc. Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (ISEK) 2016 Conference2013
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Noninvasive Tools for Assessing Muscle Structure and FunctionNorthwestern University
, 2016 - 2021
Neuromuscular Control and Plasticity Lab
Our lab is focused on the mechanisms underlying the multijoint control of movement and posture in able-bodied individuals and in individuals with neuromotor pathologies. Specifically, we are interested in understanding the relative contributions of intrinsic muscle properties, limb geometry and neural activation in the control of whole limb function.
view labWork History
- 2008Associate Professor, Departments of Biomedical Engineering Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- 2008Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL
- 2010 - 2010Guest Professor, Sensory Motor Systems Laboratory, ETH Zurich
- 2002 - 2008Assistant Professor, Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- 2002 - 2008Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL