The EAC consists of five internationally renowned scientists in relevant fields. The EAC meets semiannually as they review the progress of the Junior Investigator research projects, effectiveness of the Research Cores, quality of leadership and resource management, and the merit and feasibility of proposed pilot projects.
| Member | Affiliation | Expertise |
|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Thomas Buchanan, Chair |
University of Delaware
|
Eminent researcher in neuromuscular biomechanics for joint stabilization. He has led a very successful COBRE with clinical translational focus through all three phases. |
|
Dr. Randy Nudo |
Kansas University Medical Center |
Performed seminal research in neuroplasticity that provided the basis for stroke rehabilitation; editor of the #1 rehabilitation journal; from an IDeA state. |
| Dr. Evangelos Christou | University of Florida
|
Research focuses on the effects of aging and neuromuscular control of movement and movement accuracy in young and older humans during isometric and anisometric contractions |
| Dr. Nia Amazeen |
Arizona State University |
Her research is concerned with identifying common lawful mathematical principles, principles of dynamical similitude, that govern the behavior of systems that appear to be very different but demonstrate the same basic behavior patterns. |
| Dr. Eleanor Rogan |
University of Nebraska Medical Center |
Leading clinical translational researcher and administrator in our state’s academic |