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Jay Alberts, PhD is the Principal Investigator of the Jay Alberts Laboratory in Biomedical Engineering at Cleveland Clinic. He holds the Edward F. and Barbara A. Bell Family Endowed Chair, serves as Director of the Cleveland Clinic Concussion Center, and is Vice Chair of Innovation for the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute. His research program spans multiple domains within neuroscience and rehabilitation medicine.
Dr. Alberts earned his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology from Iowa State University (1994), followed by graduate studies in Kinesiology at Arizona State University (1997), and completed Medical Education at Arizona State University (2000). His academic appointment at Cleveland Clinic began in 2005, where he has established himself as a leader in movement disorder research.
His research focuses on understanding how the brain controls skilled movements and how neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease, stroke, and concussion affect movement and cognition. His laboratory investigates structure-function relationships within the central nervous system, particularly examining how grasping forces and torques are controlled during functional manipulations. A significant portion of his work explores the role of the basal ganglia in movement control among Parkinson's patients, including the effects of deep brain stimulation and various exercise interventions.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals several key research trends: a strong emphasis on high-intensity aerobic exercise interventions for Parkinson's disease, development of digital and mobile assessment tools for neurological conditions, investigation of cognitive-motor interactions in movement disorders, and application of innovative technologies like virtual and augmented reality for rehabilitation. His work bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, with a particular focus on translating research findings into practical therapeutic approaches.
- Edward F. and Barbara A. Bell Family Endowed Chair
- US Patent 8,608,622: Systems and Methods for Improving Motor Function with Assisted Exercise
- US Patent 8,562,488: Systems and Methods for Improving Motor Function with Assisted Exercise
Dr. Alberts has secured significant grant funding for his research, including a $3.4 million Department of Defense award for developing tools to assess return-to-duty readiness after military concussive brain injury. His laboratory has developed several innovative technologies, including a smartphone application for concussion management and virtual reality platforms for identifying Parkinson's disease. Current major projects include the CYCLE-II study examining long-term home-based aerobic exercise for slowing Parkinson's disease progression and research on using augmented reality to improve physical therapy accessibility for Parkinson's patients.
The Jay Alberts Laboratory brings together multidisciplinary expertise in neuroscience, engineering, and clinical care to develop innovative approaches for understanding and treating movement disorders. Current research initiatives include using immersive virtual reality to address Parkinson's symptoms, developing technology-enabled concussion care pathways, and investigating how high-intensity exercise affects neurological function in various patient populations.
