Sommer L Amundsen-Huffmaster

Sommer L Amundsen-Huffmaster is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Minnesota, specializing in Parkinson's disease research with particular focus on movement disorders and neurophysiology. Her academic profile shows consistent research productivity with 20 total publications spanning from 2013 to 2025.

Dr. Amundsen-Huffmaster's research interests center around Parkinson's Disease, Neurophysiology, Biomechanics, Neural Engineering, Freezing of Gait, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. The fingerprint analysis of her research shows strong emphasis on Parkinson's Disease (100%), Freezing of Gait (28%), and Primary Motor Cortex Neuroscience (28%).

Her recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward developing digital biomarkers for Parkinson's disease progression and investigating the neural mechanisms underlying movement disorders. The research shows increasing sophistication in analyzing gait patterns, brain oscillations, and the effects of deep brain stimulation on motor symptoms.

Dr. Amundsen-Huffmaster currently leads two major NIH-funded research projects:

• As Principal Investigator for 'Neurophysiology of movement transitions in Parkinson's disease with freezing of gait' (2024-2029)
• As Co-Investigator on 'Neuroplasticity and the expression of parkinsonian motor signs in idiopathic REM sleep behavior disorder' (2022-2025)

These projects represent significant funding from the NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

Her research team includes collaborations with prominent neurology researchers including MacKinnon, Cooper, Eberly, Harel, and Patriat. While specific student mentoring information isn't detailed in the provided text, her role as an Assistant Professor suggests involvement in graduate student training and supervision within the Neurology department.