Eric Perreault, PhD
Northwestern, Professor and Chair, Biomedical Engineering; Professor, PMR
My Lab
Neuromuscular Control 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.
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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
Education & Training
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Education
2000
Ph.D. , Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
1992
Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering, McGill University, Montréal, PQ
1989
Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering, McGill University, Montréal, PQ
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Fellowship
2000 – 2002
Postdoctoral Fellow, Dept. of Physiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
2010
Guest Professor, Sensory Motor Systems Laboratory, ETH Zurich
Featured Research
Recent Publications
Honors & Awards
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Chair, National Advisory Board for Medical Rehabilitation Research2021
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President, International Society for Electrophysiology and Kinesiology2020
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Chair, Biomedical Engineering Council of Chairs2019
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Big Ten Academic Leadership Program2018
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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
Grants
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Noninvasive Tools for Assessing Muscle Structure and FunctionPrincipal Investigator: Eric J. Perreault
National Institutes of Health R01, 2016 - 2027 -
Pathophysiology and Rehabilitation of Neural DysfunctionPrincipal Investigator: Eric J Perreault (since 2009)
National Institutes of Health T32 Institutional Training Grant, 1992 - 2027 -
NURTURE: Northwestern University Recruitment to Transform Under-Representation and achieve EquityPrincipal Investigators: Melissa Simon (PD/PI), Clyde Yancy (MPI), Eric Perreault (MPI)
National Institutes of Health U54, 2022 - 2027 -
A Primate Model of an Intra-Cortically Controlled FES Prosthesis for GraspPrincipal Investigators: Lee E. Miller (PD/PI), Sandro Mussa-Ivaldi (MPI), Eric Perreault (MPI), Sara Solla (MPI)
National Institutes of Health R01, 2006 - 2022
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Engineering Career Development Center in Movement and Rehabilitation SciencesPrincipal Investigator: Jules Dewald
Co-Investigator: Eric J Perreault
NIH K12 Multi-Institutional Center Grant, 2012 - 2022 -
Co-Robots controllers for human-like physical interaction and improved motor learningPrincipal Investigator: Jose Pons
Co-Investigator: Eric J Perreault
National Science Foundation/ECCS NRI: INT: COLLAB, 2020 - 2024 -
Center for Smart Use of Technology to Assess RehabilitationPrincipal Investigators: Richard Lieber and W. Zev Rymer
Co-Investigator: Eric J Perreault, 2020 - 2025 -
Development of Ultrasound Imaging Phantoms Appropriate for Quantification of Muscle Fascicle Architecture and Mechanical PropertiesPrincipal Investigator: Wendy Murray
Co-Investigator: Eric J Perreault
VA RR&D SPIRE, 2021 - 2023
Work History
- 2021 - presentAssociate Dean for Research Administration and Oversight, McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- 2015 - 2021Chair, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- 2013 - presentProfessor, Department of Biomedical Engineering & Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- 2008 - 2013Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering & Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
- 2002 - 2008Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering & Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
