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Jun Yao is a Professor in the Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences department at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. His research is focused on using multi-modality brain imaging and signal processing methods to explore the neuromechanisms underlying movement disorders and injuries to the nervous system. By combining neuro-scientific understandings with advanced biomedical engineering techniques, he aims to develop new rehabilitation methods to help regain functional control for individuals with impaired hand function, particularly those who are moderately to severely affected by stroke. In addition to his teaching and research duties, Yao leads active clinical trials that recruit research participants to study the effects of device-assisted practice activities on upper extremity motor recovery. He has received recognition for his contributions to academia, including being an Adjunct Associate Professor at Case Western Reserve University and serving on the editorial boards of multiple journals in neurology and rehabilitation. Yao has been a member of professional societies such as the Society for Neuroscience since 2002, and the IEEE since 1998, contributing significantly to the advancement of scientific knowledge in his field.
Administered by The Graduate School; focuses on Biomechanics, Imaging, Biomaterials, and Regenerative Medicine.