The neural interface for movement laboratory

The Neural Interface for Movement Laboratory is based in St. John's, Newfoundland on Memorial University of Newfoundland's main campus. We study the neural control of human movement by integrating concepts from neuroscience, exercise physiology, biomechanics, engineering, and motor behavior. We focus on translation of evidence from non-human animal models to healthy and impaired humans throughout the lifespan.

How do humans control movement and how does the nervous system adapt to use and disuse? We aim to answer these questions by measuring neuromuscular adjustments in response to physical training, fatigue, enhanced sensation, impairment and subsequent therapeutic interventions (e.g., acute intermittent hypoxia). The major theme that emerges from our research is understanding and enhancing neuroplasticity and recovery of motor function.

We are particularly interested in decoding the neural control of human MOVEment via recording electrical signals from the surface and within human muscle, using a technique called Electromyography.