Andrew Michael Gordon

Andrew Michael Gordon is a Professor of Movement Science and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, and Director of the Center for Cerebral Palsy Research. He holds a B.A. from Hampshire College, M.S. from Pennsylvania State University, Ph.D. from the Karolinska Institute, and completed postdoctoral work at the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on neurophysiology, biomechanics, and motor learning, particularly in children with cerebral palsy. He pioneered Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy (HABIT) and collaborates on studies of brain-hand connections with institutions like Arizona State University. His work is funded by grants such as a $640,000 NSF grant exploring sensory-cognitive interactions in hand control. He was elected an Active Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology in 2012.

Research interests include understanding motor disorders in cerebral palsy and developing evidence-based treatments. Key contributions involve demonstrating efficacy of HABIT through randomized trials and studying neuroplasticity via techniques like transcranial magnetic stimulation and diffusion tensor imaging. Collaborations with neurobiologists and engineers aim to advance prosthetics and rehabilitation strategies.

Publications span topics from motor representation in cerebral palsy to neuroimaging of corticospinal tract connectivity. His team's interventions, such as caregiver-directed home-based training, emphasize practical applications for improving mobility. The Center for Cerebral Palsy Research, founded in 1996, integrates clinical and scientific approaches to enhance quality of life for affected children.