CURRENT MEMBERS

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Susan H. Brown, PhD

Dr. Brown, Thurnau Professor of Kinesiology, is a neurophysiologist by training with specific research interests in the area of upper limb sensorimotor coordination across the lifespan and in neurological conditions. Current research areas include arm and hand function in older adults, upper limb neurorehabilitation in individuals with peripheral nerve injury, and factors contributing to upper limb sensorimotor control. Dr. Brown teaches courses in Disorders of Voluntary Movement and Sensorimotor Aspects of Aging.

GRADUATE STUDENTS

Qintong Bao, BS, MS

I am a PhD student in the Motor Control Lab, with research interests focusing on the functional limitations of aging populations. I completed my undergraduate studies in Rehabilitation Medicine and earned a Master’s degree in Movement Science before starting my PhD journey. Outside of my academic life, I love cooking, traveling, and living my best life building with Legos.

Delaney Bezenah, BS

I am a Master's student in Movement Science with plans to begin a Speech and Language Pathology degree at Eastern Michigan this coming fall. I have been the program coordinator for Hands & Health at Home for the past year and plan to continue.

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

Jayne Parry

I am a senior undergraduate honors student and has been involved with the MCL for two years. I'm is working on an honors thesis assessing the role of perception in understanding hand function in aging populations. After graduating from the University of Michigan, I plan to work as a clinical research associate in Minneapolis during my gap year before applying to medical school.

Amanda Mechaber

I am an undergraduate student studying Movement Science from Miami, FL. I am on the pre-physical therapy track and plan on taking a gap year before applying. I am very passionate about working with children and on my free time love to go to the beach (when not in cold Michigan), traveling, going to farmers markets, and exercising.

Bri Dyer

I am an undergraduate senior majoring in Movement Science. After graduation, I aspire to attend physician assistant school and deeply develop my knowledge of medicine. Outside of the lab, I enjoy participating in sports, reading, and spending time outside.

LAB COORDINATOR

Quinn Henkel, BS

I recently graduated with a BS in Movement Science. I am from Charlottesville, VA. I aspire to be a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician and have my sights set on attending medical school starting fall 2026. Outside of the lab, I enjoy spending time outside, traveling, and attending live music.

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