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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.
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
Delaney Bezenah, BA, BS, MS
I am a Master's student currently in Communication and Science Disorders at Eastern Michigan. I previously completed a Master's in Movement Science at the University of Michigan. Currently I am working on a project assessing American sign language interpreters hand function and am also the current program coordinator for Hands & Health at Home program.
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