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Eric J Perreault is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, with a joint appointment in the McCormick School of Engineering. His research focuses on biomechanics, motor control, and rehabilitation engineering for aging populations and stroke survivors.
Educational background:
- PhD, Case Western Reserve University, 2000
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Physiology, 2002
His work investigates neuromuscular control in shoulder and ankle joints, examining how aging and neurological conditions affect movement mechanics. Current studies integrate experimental biomechanics with computational modeling to understand joint stiffness, muscle coordination, and movement disorders in clinical populations.
Recent publications reveal consistent emphasis on 3D joint dynamics and age-related neuromuscular changes, with growing interest in human-robot interaction for rehabilitation. His research bridges fundamental biomechanics with clinical applications in stroke recovery and mobility preservation.
Dr. Perreault mentors graduate students including MD/PhD candidate Kosta Nicolozakes and leads active clinical trials such as the stretch reflex study for posture control in stroke survivors. His work receives institutional support through clinical trial infrastructure and translational research frameworks.
Laboratory operations are centered at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (21st Floor), with strategic affiliations to the Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute and Simpson Querrey Institute for Epigenetics enabling cross-disciplinary collaboration in movement science.
