The EAC consists of five internationally renowned scientists in relevant fields. The EAC meets semiannually as they review the progress of the Junior Investigator research projects, effectiveness of the Research Cores, quality of leadership and resource management, and the merit and feasibility of proposed pilot projects.
| Member | Affiliation | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Thomas Buchanan, Chair |
University of Delaware
|
Eminent researcher in neuromuscular biomechanics for joint stabilization. He has led a very successful COBRE with clinical translational focus through all three phases. |
|
Dr. Randy Nudo |
Kansas University Medical Center |
Performed seminal research in neuroplasticity that provided the basis for stroke rehabilitation; editor of the #1 rehabilitation journal; from an IDeA state. |
| Dr. Evangelos Christou | University of Florida
|
Research focuses on the effects of aging and neuromuscular control of movement and movement accuracy in young and older humans during isometric and anisometric contractions |
| Dr. Beverly Ulrich |
University of Michigan, Emeritus |
Pioneer scientist in human movement variability with many influential papers in motor development; seminal work in dynamical systems theory and gait mechanics. |
| Dr. Eleanor Rogan |
University of Nebraska Medical Center |
Leading clinical translational researcher and administrator in our state’s academic |