Research

Interests

Our work focuses on combining approaches from biomechanics, neuroscience, engineering, and computer science to develop and test methods to improve the delivery of care to individuals with chronic medical conditions. The support of several funding agencies and bodies enables us to run these and other studies (National Institutes of Health (NIH), Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Réseau Parkinson Québec, Weston Brain Institute, Michael J Fox Foundation, Rutgers University).

Research studies currently looking for participants

 

Development of a large database of normal movement patterns.

We are looking for individuals aged 1 year and older to help us create a large database of normal movement patterns. This will be used for comparison with movements patterns for individuals with a variety of disorders to help us better understand disease and develop new interventions and treatments. This study requires 1 lab visit lasting 1-2hrs (Lead researcher Dr. Brown). Contact us for more information.

 

 

Study examining the long-term impact of Covid-19 fatigue.

We are looking for individuals aged 18-89 years old who have lasting effects of Covid-19. The entire study requires 3 lab visits over a 1-year period. Participants will be compensated for their time (Lead researcher Dr. Chen). Contact us for more information.

 

 

 

Study examining the impact of dyskinesia on voluntary movements and mobility.

We are looking for individuals aged 18-80 years old who have Parkinson’s disease. The entire study requires 1 lab visit lasting about 4 hours. Participants will be compensated for their time. This study is being done in Montreal, Canada (Lead researcher Dr. Duval). Contact us for more information.