Fay B. Horak

Fay B. Horak is the Jay Nutt MD Endowed Professor of Neurology and Adjunct Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience & Biomedical Engineering at Oregon Health & Science University. She serves as Chief Scientific Officer at APDM Wearable Technology, pioneering precision movement analysis tools for clinical trials.

• Endowed Professor of Neurology
• Adjunct Appointments in Behavioral Neuroscience & Biomedical Engineering
• Co-founder & CSO, APDM Wearable Technology

Research Interests:Dr. Horak specializes in the neurophysiology of balance disorders and their rehabilitation, with a focus on Parkinson’s disease, ataxia, and cancer-related mobility impairments. Her work integrates wearable sensor technology and digital health innovations.

Scientific Awards:

• NIH MERIT Award for 30+ years of continuous funding
• Multiple national awards from the American Physical Therapy Association

Leadership & Impact:As founding president of the International Society for Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR), she expanded global membership and established organizational frameworks. Her 400+ peer-reviewed publications and 50M+ in federal grants highlight her translational research success.