Wendy Murray

Wendy Murray, PhD

Research Scientist
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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About Me

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 香港六合彩即时开奖

355 East Erie

Chicago, IL 60611

Education & Training

  • Education

    1986 – 1990

    Mathematics, University of Notre Dame

    1990 – 1997

    Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University

  • Fellowship

    1997 – 2000

    Biomedical Engineering, Case Western University

Recent Publications

Nelson CM, Murray WM, Dewald JPA
Neurorehabilitation and neural repair
doi: 10.1177/1545968318792618
Barry AJ, Murray WM, Kamper DG
Journal of biomechanics
doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.06.017
Adkins AN, Franks PW, Murray WM
Journal of biomechanics
doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.08.012

Honors & Awards

  • President-Elect
    American Society of Biomechanics, 2016 - 2017
  • NIH National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Plenary Lecture
    Biomedical Engineering Society, 2016
  • Finalist, Clinical Biomechanics Award
    American Society of Biomechanics & International Society of Biomechanics, 2005
  • Mary E. Switzer Rehabilitation Research Fellow
    National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, 1999

Professional Affiliations

  • Advisory Board Member
    National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research, Stanford University, 2011 - 2015
  • Program Chair
    American Society of Biomechanics, 2009 - 2011
  • Member-at-Large
    Executive Committee of the US National Committee on Biomechanics, 2009

Research Interests

  • Biomechanical modeling of the upper limb
  • Musculoskeletal anatomy and structure-function relationships
  • Surgical simulation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Motor control

Grants

  • Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research and Development Service
    I01RX001990, 2016 - 2020
  • National Institutes of Health (NICHD)
    R01HD084009, 2015 - 2019
  • National Institutes of Health (NIBIB)
    R01EB011615, 2011 - 2016
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research and Development Service
    I01RX000377, 2010 - 2014
  • National Institutes of Health (NICHD)
    R01HD046774, 2004 - 2011
  • Neilsen Foundation
    84054, 2008 - 2011
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research and Development Service
    A4609R, 2007 - 2011
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research and Development Service
    A3741R, 2005 - 2008
  • Department of Veterans Affairs Rehabilitation Research and Development Service
    B2785R, 2002 - 2005
  • Motor impairment related changes in muscles properties in chronic stroke
    Northwestern University
    , 2015 - 2019
  • How do Wrist Surgical Salvage Procedures Limit Hand Strength
    Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital
    , 2016 - 2020