Biography

PERSONAL INFORMATION

 

Name:                          Richard Lawrence Segal, PT, PhD, FAPTA

 

Email:                         richard.segal@gmail.com

 

EDUCATION

Management Development Program, Harvard University, Graduate School of Education, 2014   

 

Sabbatical, Duke University, Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, 2000     

 

Mini-Sabbatical, Medical College of Virginia, Department of Physiology, 1988-89

 

PhD, The University of Virginia, 1979-84, Anatomy and Neuroscience

 

BS, The Ohio State University, 1972-76, Allied Health

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor, Department of Health Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, 2024-present

 

Professor Emeritus, Department of Health Sciences and Research, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, August 1, 2023- present

 

Professor (tenured), Department of Health Sciences and Research, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, 2022-2023

 

Founding Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, 2020- 2022 (Oversees Divisions of Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Speech Language Pathology; and Neurologic Rehabilitation Institute)

 

Lead, National Coordinating Center of the Medical Rehabilitation Research Resource (MR3) Network, National Institutes of Health, 2020-present.

 

Education Director, National Center of Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation (NC NM4R), National Institutes of Health, 2015-present.

 

Co-Leader with Dr. Nancy Carson, Mentorship Program, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, (2015-2020)

 

Chair, Department of Health Professions, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, 2013- 2020 (Oversees Divisions of Anesthesia for Nurses, Cardiovascular Perfusion, Healthcare Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Physical Therapy and Speech Language Pathology)

 

Professor (Tenured), Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Health Professions, College of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, 2013- 2022

 

Professor (Adjunct), Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2013-2018

 

Co-Interim Director UNC-NCSU Biomedical Engineering, Rehabilitation Engineering Center, July 1, 2011-June 30, 2013

 

Professor (Adjunct), Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, 2009 – 2018

 

Director, Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005- 2013

 

Professor (Tenured), Department of Allied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005- 2013

 

Faculty, Curriculum in Neurobiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005- 2013

 

Faculty, Human Movement Science Program, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2005- 2013

 

Associate Professor (Adjunct), Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 2005- present

 

            Faculty, The Center for Neurodegenerative Disease, Emory University, 2002-2005

 

Associate Director, Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 1998-2005

 

Associate Professor (Tenured), Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 1994-2005

 

Faculty, Program in Neuroscience, Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Emory University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, 1991-present

 

Assistant Professor, Department of Cell Biology, Emory University School of Medicine, 1990-2005

 

Associate Professor (Research Track), Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 1991-1994

 

Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 1985-1991

 

Home Health Physical Therapist, Atlanta, Georgia (PRN), 1984-1994

 

Instructor, Department Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, 1983-1985

 

Part-time Instructor, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale Campus, 1979

 

Physical Therapist, Washington, D.C., 1976-1979

 

Teaching Assistant, Department of Anatomy, Ohio State University College of Medicine, 1975-1976

 

HONORS AND AWARDS

MRS Research Day Keynote “Mentoring and facilitating for the next generation is our highest calling”, Northwestern University, August, 2023

 

John P. Maley Research Leadership award, American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Research, February, 2023

 

Alpha Eta Society, Induction, December, 2021

 

Research Day Keynote Speaker, School of Physical Therapy, Regis University, October, 2019

 

Commencement Speaker, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University (May, 2019)

 

6th Kaleckas Lecturer, Department of Physical Therapy and Movement Science, Northwestern University, April 1, 2013

 

Keynote Speaker, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science, Research Day, University of Maryland, May 14, 2012

 

Elected Catherine Worthingham Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2009

 

Commencement Speaker, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University (May, 2006)

 

Honoree, 2004 Showcase Georgia, Physical Therapy Association of Georgia, October, 2004

 

Outstanding paper at Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs, Colorado, March, 1992

 

Commencement Speaker, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University (December, 1984)

 

Telencephalon Award, Department of Anatomy, Ohio State University, Spring, 1974

 

SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS

International Brain Research Organization (1983 - present)

Society for Neuroscience (1983 - present)

Member of Professional Development Committee (2019-2022)

Member Neuroscience Scholars Program Selection Committee (2021-2025)

American Association of Anatomists (1989-1999)

American Physical Therapy Association; Member of Neurology, Research and Education Sections (1974-present)

American College of Sports Medicine (2005-2010)

American Physiological Society (2000 - 2005)

Association for the Advancement of Science (1982-88)

New York Academy of Sciences (1987-1994; 2008-2010)

Georgia Association for Biomedical Research (1989-1999)                                     

American Association of University Professors (1995-2001)

Neural Control of Movement (1996-1999; 2014-2016) (2022-present)

American Association for the Advancement of Science (2017- present)

American Society of Neurorehabilitation (1982-88; 2017-present)

           

BIBLIOGRAPHY

            Video and Social Media

   Segal, R.  (2018).  Education Section of American Physical Therapy Association: GAMER grant writing workshop. Facebook Live.

   https://da-dk.facebook.com/EducationSectionApta/videos/we-talked-to-dr-richard-segal-pt-phd-fapta-about-the-grantsmanship-and-mentorshi/1850362051681512/?__so__=permalink&__rv__=related_videos

   on March 8, 2018

 

   Segal, R.  (2016).  American Council on Physical Therapy Education’s Oral History Video Project: Rick Segal.  Alexandria, VA: American Council of Physical Therapy Education.  Accessed at: https://www.acapt.org/about/history/oral-history-videos/videos/default-source/oral-history-videos/rick-segal-master-v1 on December 21, 2016

 

Editorials and Letters to Editor

Cotton, R.J., Segal, R. (corresponding author), Seamon, B.A, Amrita Sahu, A., McLeod, M.M., Davis, R.D.,  Ramey, S.L. Letter to Editor:  French, M. A. et al. Precision Rehabilitation: Optimizing function, adding value to health care. Arch Phys Med Rehabil S0003-9993(22)00213–1 (2022) doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2022.01.154.

 

Segal, R: Children with Medical Complexity (CMC) Offer Challenges and Opportunities for the Healthcare System, Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine 9 (2016) 175-176. DOI 10.3233/PRM-160389

 

Gwyer, J., Hack, L., Jensen, G., Segal, R., Boissonnault, W: Future directions for educational research in Physical Therapy, J Physical Therapy Education 29 (2015) 4:3-4.

 

Books and Chapters

Bilsky, G. and Segal, R.L.:  Electrodiagnostics in Rehabilitation, In:  G.F. Fletcher, B. Jann, S.L. Wolf, and J. Banja (Eds.):  Rehabilitation Medicine: Contemporary Clinical Perspectives. Philadelphia, Lea and Febiger, (1992), pp. 419-443.

 

Segal, R.L. and Wolf, S.L.:  Morphological and Functional Considerations for Therapeutic Exercise, In:  J.V. Basmajian and S.L. Wolf (Eds.):  Therapeutic Exercise, Fifth Edition. Baltimore, Williams and Wilkins, (1990), pp. 1-47.

 

Refereed Journal Articles

Cotton, R.J., Seamon, B.A, Segal, R.L., Davis, R.D., Amrita Sahu, A., McLeod, M.M., Celnik, P. and Ramey, S.L.: A Causal Framework for Precision

Rehabilitation, arXiv:2411.03919v1 [q-bio.QM] 6 Nov 2024.

 

Kazley, AS, Andresen, C, Mund, A, Blankenship, C, and Segal R Is Use of ChatGPT Cheating?  Students of Health Professions Perceptions Medical Teaching DOI 10.1080/0142159X.2024.2385667 In Press

 

Kazley, AS, Andresen, C, Mund, A, Wager, KA, Blankenship, C, and Segal R. Perceptions of Cheating Among Students of Health Professions J Allied Health. 2024 Spring;53(1):25-31.  PMID: 38430493

 

Davis, R.D. and Segal, R.L.: 2022 MR3 Network Scientific Retreat. Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair., 2023: 37, Issue 6_suppl 3S-13S.

 

Thompson, A.K., Christina, C.R., Feng, W., Segal, R. L.: Operant down-conditioning of the soleus H-reflex in people after stroke. Frontiers in

Front Rehabil Sci. 2022 Jul 22;3:859724. doi: 10.3389/fresc.2022.859724. eCollection 2022

 

Brownfield EL, Cole D, Segal, RL, Pilcher E, Shaw D, Stuart G, Smith G: Leadership Development in Academic Health Science Centers: Towards a Paradigm Shift, Journal of Healthcare Leadership 2020:12 135–142 

 

Dutt-Mazumder, A, Segal, RL, Thompson, A: Effects of up and down slopes on the soleus H-reflex during standing Motor Control. 2020 Jan 2:1-15. doi: 10.1123/mc.2018-0118.

 

Jensen, GM, Nordstrom, T, Segal, RL, McCallum, C, Graham, C, Greenfield, B:   Education Research in Physical Therapy: Visions of the Possible, Physical Therapy 96 (2016) 1874-1884; EPub, June 16, 2016 PMID:  27313239. 

 

Makihara, Y, Segal, RL, Wolpaw, JR, Thompson, AK: H-Operant Conditioning of the Soleus H-reflex does not induce long-term changes in the gastrocnemius H-reflexes and does not disturb normal locomotion in humans, J Neurophysiol. 112 (2014 Sep 15) 1439-46

 

Makihara, Y, Segal, RL, Wolpaw, JR, Thompson, AK: H-reflex modulation in the human medial and lateral gastrocnemii during standing and walking, Muscle and Nerve  45(2012) 16-25

 

Segal, R.L.: Preface to special issue: Spinal Circuits and the Musculoskeletal System: Translation of Basic Research into the Clinic. Cells, Tissues, Organs   193 (2011) 289.

 

Segal, R.L., Lewek, M.D., McCulloch, K., Mercer, V.S: Introduction: The Necessity for Effective Interaction Between Basic Scientists and Rehabilitation Clinicians. Cells, Tissues, Organs   193 (2011) 290-297.

 

Chen, XY, Chen, Y, Wang, Y, Thompson, A, Carp, JS, Segal, RL and Wolpaw, JR: Reflex conditioning: A new strategy for improving motor function after spinal cord injury, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 2010 Jun;1198 Suppl 1:E12-21.

 

Giordano SB, Segal R L, Abelew TA: Differences in end-point force trajectories elicited by electrical stimulation of individual human calf muscles, Journal of Applied Biomechanics 25 (2009) 330-339

 

Segal, R.L.: Using imaging to assess normal and adaptive muscle function, Physical Therapy, 87(6):704-18, 2007

 

Giordano, SB and Segal, R.L.: Leg muscles differ in spatial activation patterns with differing levels of voluntary plantar flexion activity in humans, Cells, Tissues, Organs 184 (2006), 42-51.

 

Segal, R.L., and Song, A.W: Non-uniform activity of human calf muscles during an exercise task, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 86 (2005), 2013-2017.

 

Segal, R.L., Catlin, P.A., Krauss, E.W., Merick, K.A., Robilotto, J.B.: Anatomical partitioning of three human forearm muscles. Cells Tissues Organs.  170 (2002) 183-197.

 

Livingston, B.P., Segal, R.L., Song, A.W., Hopkins K., English, A.W. and C.C. Manning: Magnetic resonance imaging t2 times of extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis after isometric exercises.  Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  82 (2001) 1164-1170.

 

Segal, R.L., Wolf , S.L. Catlin, P.A., Gilliand, R.L., Taffs, J.K., Bass, H.C., and Vickers, E.F.: Uncoupling of human short and long latency stretch reflex responses with operant conditioning.  Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience.   17 (2000) 17-22.

 

Segal, R.L.: Spinal cord plasticity is a possible tool for rehabilitation.  Neurology Reports, 22 (1998) 54-60.

 

Segal, R.L.: Plasticity in the nervous system: Operant conditioning of the spinal stretch reflex. Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation.  3 (1997) 76-87.

 

Segal, R.L.: What is spasticity and why bother to measure it?  Contemporary Perspectives on Movement Disorders: Mechanisms and Measurement.  Neurology Reports 21 (1997) 76-77.

 

Smith, B.N., Segal, R.L. and Wolf, S.L.:  Long latency ankle responses to dynamic perturbation in elderly fallers and non-fallers.  J. Amer. Ger. Soc.  44 (1996) 1447-1454.

 

Wolf, S.L., Segal, R.L., Catlin, P.A., Tschorn, J., Raleigh, T., Kontos, H. and Pate, P.: Determining consistency of elbow joint threshold angle in spastic elbow flexor muscles.  Physical Therapy  76 (1996) 586-600.

 

Wolf, S.L. and Segal R.L.: Down-training human biceps brachii spinal stretch reflexes.  J. Neurophysiol.  75 (1996) 1637-1646.

 

Wolf, S.L., Segal, R.L., Heter, N.D. and Catlin, P.A.: Contralateral and long latency effects of human biceps brachii stretch reflex conditioning.  Exp. Brain Res.  107 (1995) 96-102.

 

Segal, R.L. and Wolf, S.L.:  Operant conditioning of the biceps brachii spinal stretch reflexes in spinal cord injured patients.   Exp. Neurol.. 130 (1994) 202-213.

 

Saca, L.R. de, Segal, R.L. and Catlin, P.A.: Immediate effects of the toe spreader on the tonic toe flexion reflex.  Phys. Ther., 74 (1994) 561-570.

 

Segal, R.L. and Wolf, S.L.: Variability of human biceps brachii spinal stretch reflexes: Control conditions.  J. Electromyogr. Kinesiol. 3 (1993) 24-32.

 

Wolf, S.L., Segal, R.L. and English, A.W.:  Task oriented electromyographic activity from the human lateral gastrocnemius muscle.  J. Electromyogr. Kinesiol. 3 (1993) 87-94.

 

English, A.W., Wolf, S.L. and Segal, R.L.:  Compartmentalization of muscles and their motor nuclei:  The partitioning hypothesis.  Phys. Ther. 73 (1993) 857-867.

 

Milidonis, M.K., Kraus, S.L., Segal, R.L. and Widmer, C.G.:  Genioglossus muscle activity in response to changes in anterior/neutral head posture.  Am. J. Ortho. Dentofac. Orthop. 103 (1993) 39-44.

 

Segal, R.L. and Nichols, P.J.: Teaching basic science in physical therapy programs emphasizing movement control.  J. Phys. Ther. Ed. 7 (1993) 14-21.

 

Segal, R.L.: Neuromuscular compartments in the human biceps brachii muscle.  Neurosci. Lett. 140 (1992) 98-102.

 

Segal, R.L., Catlin, P.A., Barker, C., Broadbent, P., Cockerham, A., Reaver, L. and Wolf, S.L.: Modification of the human biceps brachii spinal stretch reflex:  Effects on antagonist and synergist muscles, Electromyographical Kinesiology: Proceedings of the 8th Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology.  P.A. Anderson, D.J. Hobart and J.V. Danoff (Eds.).  Netherlands, Elsevier, 1991, pp. 23-25.

 

Richardson-Bond, C., Coratti, L., Mast, A., Wolf, S.L., Catlin, P.A., Segal, R.L. and English, A.W.:  Patterns of electromyographic activity in the human lateral gastrocnemius muscle during weightbearing and non-weightbearing tasks, Electromyographical Kinesiology: Proceedings of the 8th Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology.  P.A. Anderson, D.J. Hobart and J.V. Danoff (Eds.).  Netherlands, Elsevier, 1991, pp. 65-68.

 

McMahon, T., Craft, T., Mason, L., Pianta, T., Couch, L., Segal, R.L., Wolf, S.L., English, A.W. and Catlin, P.A.:  Normalized electromyographic activity patterns in human extensor carpi radialis longus and flexor carpi radialis muscles:  Differential and total activity, Electromyographical Kinesiology: Proceedings of the 8th Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology. P.A. Anderson, D.J. Hobart and J.V. Danoff (Eds.).  Netherlands, Elsevier, 1991, pp. 39-42.

 

Wolf, L.B., Segal, R.L., Wolf, S.L. and Nyberg, R.:  A quantitative analysis of integrated surface and percutaneous EMG activity in lumbar erector spinae of normal young women, Spine, 16 (1991) 155-161.

 

Segal, R.L. and Youssef, E.:  Comparison of wrist movements in normals and brain-injured individuals. Arch. Phys. Med. and Rehab.  72 (1991) 454-459.

 

Segal, R.L., Wolf, S.L., DeCamp, M.J., Chopp, M.T. and English, A.W.:  Anatomical partitioning of three multiarticular human muscles.  Acta Anatomica 142 (1991) 261-266.

 

Wolf, S.L. and Segal, R.L.:  Conditioning of the spinal stretch reflex:  Implications for rehabilitation.  Phys. Ther., 70 (1990) 652-656.

 

Evatt, M.L. Wolf, S.L. and Segal, R.L.:  Modification of human spinal stretch reflexes:  Preliminary studies, Neurosci. Lett. 105 (1989) 350-355.

 

Segal, R.L. and Beckstead, R.M.: Distribution of corticotectal axons from the caudal part of the anterior ectosylvian sulcus in the cat, Neurosci. Lett. 102 (1989) 173-178.

 

Milidonis, M.K., Widmer, C.G., Segal, R.L. and Kraus, S.L.:  Surface intraoral genioglossus EMG recording technique for kinesiological studies, Am. J. Ortho. Dentofac. Orthop. 94 (1988) 240-244.

 

Segal, R.L. and Beckstead, R.M.: The lateral suprasylvian corticotectal projection in cats, J. Comp. Neurol., 225 (1984) 259-275.

 

Segal, R.L., Beckstead, R.M., Kersey, K.S. and Edwards, S.B.:  The prefrontal corticotectal projection in the cat, Exp. Brain Res., 51 (1983) 423-432.

 

            Refereed Proceedings and Transactions

Segal, R.L. and Wolf, S.L.:  Conditioning the biceps brachii spinal stretch reflex in able-bodied and neurological subjects.  Proceedings of 23rd Annual Meeting Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback (1992) 1-5.  One of three papers selected as outstanding papers.

 

Segal, R.L. and Wolf, S.L.:  Down-training of hyperactive spinal stretch reflexes in patients with chronic cervical spinal cord injuries.  J. Neurotrauma (1993) 10:S125.

           

            Refereed Presentations

Sebelski, C, Jernigan, S., Colgrove, Y., Austin, T., Kluding, P., Wainwright, S., Segal, R., Jensen, G., “Supporting Development of Education Researchers: Leadership Matters”, Education Leadership Conference, Milwaukee, WI, October 29, 2022.

 

Segal, RL “Research Funding Symposium – Part 2: Perspectives on Research Mentoring” Combined Sections Meeting, Orlando, Fl, February 2021 (Organizer: Mary Rodgers)  Now virtual

 

Segal, RL “Blazing the Trail: Developing the Next Generation of Education Researchers” Combined Sections Meeting, Orlando, Fl, February 2021 (Organizer: Gail Jensen and Rick Segal)  Now virtual

 

Segal, RL “Research Funding Symposium: Part 2, Perspectives from Funded PT Researchers” Combined Sections Meeting, Denver Colorado, February 13, 2020 (Organizer: Mary Rodgers; Other Speakers: Kelly Westlake, Shailesh Kantak, Szu-Ping Lee, Marcie Hayes, David Scalzitti)

 

Segal, RL “Expanding movement and rehabilitation sciences research in DPT programs in the US” at ELC on October 13, 2018 (other speakers: Jules Dewald, PT, PhD and Stacy Fritz, PT, PhD)

 

Segal, RL "Early Career Grant Writing Workshop" at CSM on February 21, 2018 (Organizers: George Hornby and Jill Stewart)

 

Dewald, J., Binder-Macleod and Segal, R.L. “Reach for the Stars: Faculty Research Development” at CSM on February 23, 2018

 

Segal, RL "Early Career Grant Writing Workshop" at CSM on February 4, 2015 (Organizers: George Hornby and Mike Lewek)

 

Williams, DSB, Wurzinger, BW, Segal, RL, Steinbaker, CR, Ratcliff, OM, Kline, PW. “Magnetic Resonance Analysis of Intrinsic Foot Musculature during Running in Shod and Barefoot Conditions” ACSM, May 2012. San Francisco, CA.

 

Makihara, Y, Segal, RL, and Thompson, A: Operant conditioning of soleus H-reflex and its effects on locomotion: Behavior of synergist muscles. Human Movement Science Research Day, February 26, 2010. Chapel Hill, NC

 

            Segal, R.L., English, A.W., Gregor, R., Nichols, T.R., Lewek, M.L., McCulloch, K. and Mercer, V. “Translation of basic science research into the clinic: Spinal Circuits and the Musculoskeletal System.” Workshop organizer/speaker. Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) of American Physical Therapy Association, February 11, 2009, Las Vegas, NV

           

            Segal, R.L: "Neuromuscular partitioning of the human lateral gastrocnemius:  Level of electromyographic activity during isometric tasks". Invited platform presentation at the10th Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology, Charleston, South Carolina, 1994

 

            Segal, R.L:  "Revisiting the surface EMG recording:  Implications for muscle compartments in clinical practice".  Invited speaker at the Symposium of the Twenty-fifth Annual Meeting of the Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, Atlanta, Georgia,1994.

 

            Segal, R.L and Wolf, S.L.  "Muscle compartmentalization and relevance to therapy".  Plenary session at the 10th Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology, Charleston, South Carolina, 1994.

 

            Segal, R.L: "Down-training of hyperactive spinal stretch reflexes in patients with chronic cervical spinal cord injuries". Invited to present poster at the Second International Neurotrauma Symposium, Glasgow, Scotland. 1993

 

            Segal, R.L:"Conditioning of the spinal stretch reflex in able-bodied and neurological patients".  Invited platform presentation at the  Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Annual Meeting, Colorado Springs, Colorado,.1992 Outstanding paper platform presentation.

 

Segal, R.L:  “The spinal stretch reflex and spinal cord injury.”  Invited speaker at the symposium of the American Paraplegia Society, 38^th Annual Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1992.

 

            Segal, R.L:  "Modification of spinal stretch reflexes through operant conditioning:  A continuing education course given at the Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association National Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia,1991.

 

            Segal, R.L:  "Anatomical evidence for partitioning of human two-joint muscles”.  Invited platform presentation to the       Muscle Function in Normal and Pathological States: A Research Retreat, New Hampton, New Hampshire,1991.

 

            Segal, R.L:  "Understanding and treating pain in the spinal cord injured patient."  Invited speaker at the American Pain Society National Meeting Symposium, St. Louis, Missouri, 1990

 

            Segal, R.L:  "Comparison of targeted elbow flexion in hemiparetic and normal individuals".  Invited platform presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee, 1989.

 

            Segal, R.L:  "Neuromuscular foundation of motor control: A basic and applied science". A continuing education course given at the American Physical Therapy Association, Ohio Chapter Annual Conference, Columbus, Ohio, 1989.

 

            Segal, R.L:  "The effect of feedback and operant conditioning on the amplitude of the spinal stretch reflex of the biceps brachii in stroke patients with upper extremity spasticity".  Invited to present a poster at the American Physical Therapy Association, Georgia Chapter, Helen, Georgia, 1988.

 

            Segal, R.L:  "Wrist movement velocity in normal and spastic individuals". Invited platform presentation to the Georgia Colloquium on Human Motion and Gait Analysis, Atlanta, Georgia,1987.

 

            Segal, R.L:  "Some frontal cortical projections to the cat superior colliculus".  Invited to present a poster at the American Association of Anatomists meeting in Indianapolis, Indiana,1982

 

            Refereed Abstracts

Liang, JN, Segal, RL: Impaired reciprocal inhibition of plantarflexor H-reflex correlates with level of dorsiflexor muscle activity post-stroke. Combined Sections Meeting of American Physical Therapy Association, February 21, 2016, Anaheim, CA

 

Makihara, Y, Segal, RL, and Thompson, A: Operant conditioning of soleus H-reflex and its effects on locomotion: Behavior of synergist muscles. Human Movement Science Research Day, February 26, 2010. Chapel Hill, NC

 

Giordano, S.B., Makar, M.S., Burgess, A.R., Abelew, T.A. and Segal, R.L.:

End-Point Force Trajectories Produced By Selected Calf Muscles Due To Electrical Stimulation. 2005 Workshop on Investigation of Human Muscle Function In Vivo, Nashville, TN (2005)

 

Mushahwar, V.K., Tang L., and Segal, R.L.: Evidence for programmed movements in kinematic and EMG activity patterns. XII Congress of the International Society for Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (1998).

 

Wolf, S.L. and Segal, R.L.: Efforts to condition vertical loading responses to a dynamic angular perturbation in older adults. XII Congress of the International Society for Electrophysiology and Kinesiology (1998).

 

Segal, R.L. and Wolf, S.L.:  Down-training of hyperactive spinal stretch reflexes in patients with chronic cervical spinal cord injuries.  Second International Neurotrauma Symposium (1993).

 

Segal, R.L. and Wolf, S.L.:  Operant conditioning of human spinal stretch reflexes.  Ann. Neurol. 28 (1990) 251.

 

Segal, R.L., Wolf, S.L., Catlin, P.A., Cooke, L., Johnson, L., McCallum, A., Murzin, D., Rubel, K. and Evatt, M.:  Conditioning the human spinal stretch reflex in normal subjects and stroke patients. Phys. Ther. 70(1990) R289.

 

Segal, R.L., Catlin, P.A., Davis, K.D., Haskin, R.M., Jennette, A., Maurer, D. and McMullan, D.:  Targeted elbow flexion in hemiparetic and normal individuals.  Phys. Ther. 69 (1989) R128.

 

Segal, R.L., Kersey, K. and Edwards, S.B.:  Some frontal cortical projections of the cat superior colliculus, Anat. Rec. 202 (1982) 172 A.

 

            Non-refereed Publications

Segal, R.L., Cheng, L.-S., Catlin, P.A., Wolf, S.L. and English, A.W.:  Neuromuscular partitioning of the human lateral gastrocnemius:  Level of electromyographic activity during isometric tasks, Proceedings of the 10th Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiological Kinesiology. (1994)

 

Segal, R.L.  Commentary on:  Depression of Hoffmann reflexes following voluntary contractions and implications of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation therapy.  Phys. Ther. 71 (1991) 329-331.

 

Wolf, S.L. Wolf, L.B. and Segal, R.L.:  The relationship of extraneous movements to lumbar paraspinal muscle activity:  Implications for EMG biofeedback training applications to low back pain patients. Biofeedback and Self Regulation 14 (1989) 63-74.

 

Non-refereed Presentations

Segal, R.L.: Update on MR3 Network Retreat to NCMRR Advisory Board, December, 2023 (invited talk)

Segal, R.L.  and Dewald, J, “Grant Writing Critical Steps”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2022, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Stroke Pathophysiology”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2022, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Definitions of Disabilities”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2022, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Spinal Cord Plasticity”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2022, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L., Celnik, P,, Whyte, J. “Grant Budgeting and Personnel Management”, RMSTP Annual Training Meeting, New Orleans, LA, May 2022.

 

Segal, R.L.  and Dewald, J, “Grant Writing Critical Steps”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2021, Chicago, Il (Virtual)

 

Segal, R.L.  “Stroke Pathophysiology”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2021, Chicago, Il (Virtual)

 

Segal, R.L.  “Definitions of Disabilities”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2021, Chicago, Il (Virtual)

 

Segal, R.L.  “Spinal Cord Plasticity”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2021, Chicago, Il (Virtual)

 

Segal, R.L.: “Introduction to review process and grant writing critical steps” GAMER grantwriting workshop, June 2021(Virtual)

 

Segal, R.L.: “Funding from Foundations and Other Non-Federal Sources; Building Your Portfolio” GAMER grantwriting workshop, June 2021(Virtual)

Segal, R.L.: “Back to Better: Post-Pandemic Education, Research and Clinical Care in Rehabilitation” Webinar hosted by Northwestern and the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Role: Education panelist, June 17, 2021

 

Segal, R.L.: “NOSI for COVID Rehab Research” Role, Host for the Medical Rehabilitation Research Resource (MR3) Network. Webinar, December 11, 2020

 

Segal, R.L.: “Introduction to review process and grant writing critical steps” GAMER grantwriting workshop, November, 2019, Charleston, SC

 

Segal, R.L.: “Funding from Foundations and Other Non-Federal Sources; Building Your Portfolio” GAMER grantwriting workshop, November, 2019, Charleston, SC

 

Segal, R.L.  and Dewald, J, “Grant Writing Critical Steps”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2019, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Stroke Pathophysiology”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2019, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Definitions of Disabilities”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2019, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Spinal Cord Plasticity”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2019, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.: Building Character is the Key to Being an Excellent PT and Person. Invited Presentation, Emory University Physical Therapy Commencement, May 13, 2019

 

Segal, R.L.: Integration of research, education and practice to benefit our patients: Is Education Research the Answer? Or Searching for the Holy Grail! Invited presentation, UTMB, April 29, 2019

 

Segal, R.L.: Tenure and Tenure Process, Women’s Studies Initiative (WSI) Career Development Workshop, March 15, 2019, Charleston, SC

 

Segal, R.L.: “Introduction to review process and grant writing critical steps” GAMER grantwriting workshop, September, 2018, Charleston, SC

 

Segal, R.L.: “Funding from Foundations and Other Non-Federal Sources; Building Your Portfolio” GAMER grantwriting workshop, September, 2018, Charleston, SC

 

Segal, R.L.  and Dewald, J, “Grant Writing Critical Steps”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2018, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Stroke Pathophysiology”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2018, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Definitions of Disabilities”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2018, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Spinal Cord Plasticity”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2018, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  and Dewald, J, “Grant Writing Critical Steps”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2017, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Stroke Pathophysiology”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2017, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Definitions of Disabilities”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2017, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Spinal Cord Plasticity”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2017, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  and Dewald, J, “Grant Writing Critical Steps”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2016, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Stroke Pathophysiology”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2016, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Definitions of Disabilities”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2016, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Spinal Cord Plasticity”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2016, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  and Dewald, J, “Grant Writing Critical Steps”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2015, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Stroke Pathophysiology”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2015, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Definitions of Disabilities”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2015, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Spinal Cord Plasticity”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2015, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L., “Critical Steps to Completing, Submitting and Receiving Funding for your Proposal” TIGRR Mentorship Workshop, January 2016, Charleston, SC (Invited talk)

 

Segal, R.L., “Critical Steps to Completing, Submitting and Receiving Funding for your Proposal” TIGRR Mentorship Workshop, January 2015, Charleston, SC (Invited talk)

 

Segal, R.L.  and Dewald, J, “Grant Writing Critical Steps”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2014, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Stroke Pathophysiology”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2014, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Definitions of Disabilities”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2014, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L.  “Spinal Cord Plasticity”, IREK K12 Boot camp, August, 2014, Chicago, Il

 

Segal, R.L., “Critical Steps to Completing, Submitting and Receiving Funding for your Proposal” TIGRR Mentorship Workshop, January 2014, Chapel Hill, NC (Invited talk)

 

Segal, R.L., “Critical Steps to Completing, Submitting and Receiving Funding for your Proposal” TIGRR Mentorship Workshop, January 2013, Chapel Hill, NC (Invited talk)

 

Segal, R.L., “Critical Steps to Completing, Submitting and Receiving Funding for your Proposal” Enhancing Rehabilitation Research in the South (ERRIS) Mentorship Workshop, January 2012, Charlottesville, VA (Invited talk)

 

Segal, R.L., “Critical Steps to Completing, Submitting and Receiving Funding for your Proposal” Enhancing Rehabilitation Research in the South (ERRIS) Mentorship Workshop, January 2011, Charlottesville, VA (Invited talk)

 

Segal, R.L., “Critical Steps to Completing, Submitting and Receiving Funding for your Proposal” Enhancing Rehabilitation Research in the South (ERRIS) Mentorship Workshop, January 2010, Charlottesville, VA (Invited talk)

 

Segal, RL, Man vs. Machine: Technology Meets SCI Rehabilitation, UNC's 4th Annual SCI Conference, Chapel Hill, NC, November 2, 2012

 

Segal, RL, Excellence in Academic Physical Therapy Program organizer and presenter, APTA Education Leadership Conference, Clearwater, Fl, October 2011

 

Segal, RL., Adaptive Plasticity of the Spinal Cord, April 27, 2010, Invited presentation at WakeMed outpatient rehab

 

Segal, RL., What does it take to get a job? Human Movement Science Research Day, February 26, 2010. Chapel Hill, NC  (Invited talk)

 

Segal, RL., and Matrunick, C.,  Bone Density with SCI.  UNC PT Clinical Rounds, February, 2010.  Chapel Hill, NC

 

            Segal, RL., Imaging Muscle Activity. Biomechanics Special Interest Group of Research Section of APTA, February, 2010, San Diego, CA (Invited talk)

           

            Segal, R.L., “Critical Steps to Completing, Submitting and Receiving Funding for your Proposal” Enhancing Rehabilitation Research in the South (ERRIS) Mentorship Workshop, January 17, 2009, Charlottesville, VA (Invited talk)

 

            Segal, R.L., “Critical Steps to Completing, Submitting and Receiving Funding for your Proposal” Enhancing Rehabilitation Research in the South (ERRIS) Mentorship Workshop, January 19, 2008, Charlottesville, VA (Invited talk)

 

            Segal, R.L., “Overview of Rehabilitation Research at UNC”, Rehabilitation Engineering Workshop, May 21, 2007 (Invited talk)

 

Segal, R.L., “SCI Research Update: Taking Steps Forward”, Pitt Memorial Hospital, Greenville, NC, March 16, 2007 (Invited talk)

 

Sandstrom, R. Segal, R and Searcy, C: “How to Use the School Reports (and Other Resources), Education Leadership Conference, October 6, 2006 (Invited talk)

 

Segal, R.L., “SCI Research Update: Taking Steps Forward”, North Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association Fall Meeting, Raleigh, NC, invited talk, August 26, 2006.

 

Segal, R.L., “Do Good”, Emory University, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Commencement Address, Atlanta, GA, invited talk, May 15, 2006.

 

Segal, R.L., “Assessing and modifying muscle activation patterns using non-invasive methods” Stroke Roadmap Group, UNC at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, invited talk, February, 2006

 

Segal, R.L.,”Assessing muscle activation patterns using MRI” at “New Developments in Neural Control of Locomotion” Symposium at Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA, invited talk, June 29, 2005.

 

Segal, R.L., “Assessing Muscle Activity Using MRI”.  Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO, October 7, 2004. Seminar, 2004.

 

Segal, R.L., “Role of Research in Physical Therapy Curricula”.  Department of Health Sciences, James Madison University, Introduction to Physical Therapy Course, October 20, 2004, Class.

 

            Segal, R.L., “Plasticity of Spinal Circuits”. Emory University Neuroscience Program, Atlanta, GA.  Frontiers in Neuroscience Seminar, 1998.

 

            Segal, R.L., “Operant Conditioning of Spinal Reflexes”.  Emory Research Symposium: Motor Function & The Spinal Cord, Atlanta, GA.  15 minute talk, 1998.

 

            Segal, R.L., “Neural Plasticity: A Robust Resource for Neurorehabilitation”.  Society for Neuroscience, Atlanta Chapter, Spring Symposium on Neural Injury and Repair, Atlanta, GA, April 4, 1998.  Seminar.

 

Segal, R.L., “Plasticity of Spinal Circuits”.  Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA.  Seminar, 1998.

 

            Segal, R.L., "What are these things called neuromuscular compartments".  Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia., 1996.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Physiological Monitoring For Enhanced Control of Movement and Posture".  Physical Therapy Association of Georgia and Tennessee Physical Therapy Association, Joint Conference.  Continuing Education Course with Drs. Steven Wolf  and Carol Coogler, 1996.

 

            Segal, R.L., Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics, Atlanta, GA. Laboratory demonstration, 1996.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Managing spasticity in the era of managed care”. Talk entitled "Pathophysiologies of spasticity: The myth of a single theory".  Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Continuing Education Course.  Platform, 1995.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Operant conditioning of spinal reflexes:  Theoretical and clinical considerations". Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia,  Seminar, 1994.

 

Segal, R.L., Israeli Biofeedback Association, Certification Course, Tel Aviv, Israel, Instructor, 1993.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Modulation of segmental reflexes in humans".  Department of Physiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia,  Seminar, 1992.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Medical diagnosis of musculoskeletal disorders: Directions for future research".   National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, NICHD, NIH, Bethesda, Maryland, Conference: Summary talk on basic sciences and measure of function, 1992.

 

            Segal, R.L., Emory University Law School, Masters in Litigation Moot Court, Atlanta, Georgia, Expert witness, 1991.

 

            Segal, R.L., "The decade of the brain: neuronal plasticity in rehabilitation". Greater Atlanta Association of Rehabilitation Nurses: 1991 Educational Seminar, Atlanta, Georgia, Continuing education course, 1991.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Modulation of spinal reflexes". Atlanta Chapter Society for Neuroscience, Frontiers in Neuroscience, Atlanta, Georgia,  Seminar, 1991.

 

            Segal, R.L., and S.L. Wolf, "Application of conditioning the spinal cord to humans".  Wadsworth Center for Laboratories and Research, Albany, New York.  Seminar, 1990.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Starting clinical research".  Region 6 of the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia in Atlanta.. In-service, 1990.

 

            Segal, R.L., Emory University Law School, Masters in Litigation Moot Court, Atlanta, Georgia, Expert Witness, 1989.

 

            Segal, R.L., Emory University Law School, Masters in Litigation Moot Court, Atlanta, Georgia, Expert Witness, 1987.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Advanced training in Physical Therapy". American Physical Therapy Association, Student Conclave, Rock Eagle, Georgia.  Platform, 1986.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Gross anatomy of the shoulder" Occupational Therapy Division, Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia. Demonstration, 1985.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Some new concepts in motor control", Occupational Therapy Division, Center for Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.  Seminar, 1985.

 

Segal, R.L., "Anatomical relations of the skull and brain". National Head Injury Foundation, Georgia Association, Atlanta, Georgia.  Seminar, 1985.

 

            Segal, R.L. "Motor deficits in head injured patients", Region 9 of the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia in Athens, Georgia,. Seminar, 1984.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Contemporary issues in Physical Therapy", Masters in Physical Therapy Graduation Address, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, 1984.

 

            Non-Refeered Abstracts:

Title: Operant down-conditioning of the soleus H-reflex people with spastic hemiparesis due to chronic stroke

Authors: Thompson AK, Gill CR, Feng W, Segal RL

2021, Society for Neuroscience, Chicago, Il

 

Title: Operant conditioning of the soleus H-reflex in people with and without chronic CNS injury. Authors: Gill CR, Makihara Y, Segal RL, Wolpaw JR, Thompson AK 2018, Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA

 

Title: Morphological and reflex properties of soleus during ankle flexion

Authors: Aviroop Dutt-Mazumder (sponsor), Richard L. Segal, Leah Davis, Aiko Thompson1, Jesse Dean  2017, Society for Neuroscience

 

Title: Effects of up and down slopes on the soleus H-reflex during standing

Authors: Rick Segal (sponsor),  Aviroop Dutt-Mazumder, Aiko Thompson 2017, Society for Neuroscience

 

Title: Operant down-conditioning of the soleus H-reflex during walking in people after stroke: feasibility assessment

Authors: Gill CR, Segal RL, Feng W, Thompson AK 2017, Society for Neuroscience

 

Liang, JN and Segal, RL: Magnitude of reciprocal inhibition on plantarflexor H-reflex increases non-linearly with level of dorsiflexor muscle activity in non-neurologically impaired humans. Abstract Viewer/Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2015. Online.

 

Makihara, Y, Segal R.L., Wolpaw, JR and Thompson, A.K.: Operant down-conditioning of the soleus H reflex in normal humans does not induce long-term changes in gastrocnemius H-reflexes and does not appear to disturb locomotion. 645.17, 2013 Abstract Viewer/Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2013. Online.

 

Segal, R. L. and Walker, H.: Preliminary studies on operant conditioning Tibialis Anterior H-reflex in people with stroke: Conditioned response. 645.20, 2013 Abstract Viewer/Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2013. Online.

 

Segal, R. L.: Preliminary studies on operant conditioning Tibialis Anterior H-reflex in people with stroke: Background control. 351.24, 2012 Abstract Viewer/Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2012. Online.

 

Makihara, Y, Segal R.L., Abel, B.M., Wolpaw, JR and Thompson, A.K.: Effects of soleus H-reflex down-conditioning on gastrocnemius H-reflexes in humans. 910, 2011 Abstract Viewer/Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2011. Online.

 

Segal, R.L., Makihara, Y, Abel, B.M. and Thompson, A.K.: Effects of operant conditioning of soleus H-reflex on locomotion. 82.13, 2010. Abstract Viewer/Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2010. Online.

 

Makihara, A.K., Thompson, A.K., Abel, B.M., Segal, R.L.: Operant down-conditioning of soleus H-reflex in humans: Effects on synergist muscles. 82.15, 2010. Abstract Viewer/Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2010. Online.

 

Makihara, Y, Thompson, A and Segal, RL: Operant conditioning of soleus H-reflexes: Effect of background activity on response in people with spinal cord injury and able-bodied subjects. 79.12, 2009 Abstract Viewer/Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2009. Online.

 

Segal, R.L., Arya, S and Makihara, Y. Operant conditioning of soleus H-reflexes: Baseline and between session variability in people with spinal cord injury. 79.13, 2009 Abstract Viewer/Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2009. Online.

 

Segal, R.L. and Makihara, Y. Operant conditioning of soleus H-reflexes: control data. 2008 Abstract Viewer/Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2008. Online.

 

Makihara, Y., Cwiklinski, M.M., and Segal, R.L. Effects of Soleus H-reflex conditioning on gait in humans with incomplete spinal cord injuries: Initial and intermediate gait assessments. Human Movement Science Research Symposium, Chapel Hill, NC, February 22, 2008.

 

Ganton, A.J., Segal, R.L., Clark, BD and Mushahwar, V.K. Inter-joint coupling during voluntary movement preparation. Program No. 792. 2006 Abstract Viewer/Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2006. Online.

 

S.B. Giordano, T.A. Abelew, A.R. Burgess, R.L. Segal. Comparing stimulation protocols to elicit fatigue in the lateral gastrocnemius muscle Program No. 397.8. 2005 Abstract Viewer/Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2005. Online.

 

Segal,R.L., S.B. Giordano, R.N. Grier. Relationship of leg muscle activity during eccentric versus concentric contractions Program No. 399.10. 2005 Abstract Viewer/Itinerary Planner. Washington, DC: Society for Neuroscience, 2005. Online.

 

Segal, R.L., and  Ward, M.: Correlation of peroneus activity with triceps surae activity. 188.17 (2004) Abstract, Washington, D.C., Society for Neuroscience.

 

Segal, R.L., Poeppleman, A., Ward, M. and Giordano, S.B.:  Correlation of magnetic resonance imaging T2 times with electromyographic activity. 392.8 (2003) Abstract, Washington, D.C., Society for Neuroscience.

 

Giordano, S.B., Marquardt, K., Nelson, N., Rush, S., Simoneaux, S., Song, A.W.  and Segal, R.L.: Variance of magnetic resonance imaging T2 times among tasks. 392.7 (2003) Abstract, Washington, D.C., Society for Neuroscience.

 

Segal, R.L., Song, A.W. and Hopkins, K.: Magnetic resonance imaging T2 times of leg muscles: Unilateral versus bilateral heel raises. Neurosci. Abstr. 167.7 (2001).

 

Segal, R.L., Song, A.W., Hopkins, K. and Abelew, T.A.: Magnetic resonance imaging T2 times of leg muscles following heel raises. Neurosci. Abstr. 26 (2000).

 

Livingston, B.P., Segal, R.L., Song, A.W., Hopkins K., English, A.W. and C.C. Manning: Magnetic resonance imaging t2 times of extensor carpi radialis longus and brevis after isometric exercises. Neurosci. Abstr. 25 (1999).

 

Segal, R.L., Catlin, P.A., Krauss, E.W., Merick, K.A., Robilotto, J.B.: Anatomical partitioning of three human forearm muscles. Neurosci. Abstr. 25 (1999).

 

Mushahwar, V.K., Tang L.E. and Segal, R.L.: Evidence for programmed movements and interjoint coupling in kinematic and EMG activity patterns. Proceedings of Peripheral and Spinal Mechanisms in the Neural Control of Movement. 8.10 (1998).

 

Segal, R.L., Catlin, P.A., Pamela Bradford, Genevieve Clissold, Melanie Dennard, Jim Prussack, Planar and off-planar wrist movements.  Neurosci. Abstr. 24: 653.19 (1998).

 

Segal, R.L., Catlin, P.A., Karin Casey, Dayna Dombkowski and Julie Frederick, The functional role of putative neuromuscular partitions in the extensor carpi radialis longus and the flexor carpi radialis.  Neurosci. Abstr. 23: (1997).

 

Wolf, S.L., Segal, R.L., Catlin, P.A., Slaven, R.L., Taffs, J.K., Trees, H.C. and Vickers, E.F.: Conditioning human longer latency reflex responses in the biceps brachii. Neurosci. Abstr. 22: 58.5 (1996).

 

Prather, J.F., Denef, J.L., Duncan, T.L., Heinzmann, J.M., Smith, E.M.C. and Segal, R.L.: Spike triggered averaging of motor unit activity in putative partitions of human biceps brachii. Neurosci. Abstr. 22: 264.2 (1996).

 

Segal, R.L., Denef, J.L., Duncan, T.L., Heinzmann, J.M., Smith, E.M.C. and Prather, J.F.: Partitioning of human biceps brachii.  Neurosci. Abstr. 22: 264.3 (1996).

 

Segal, R.L., Catlin, P.A., Ash, M.L., Phillips, C.M., Ruehle, D.D. and Ruff, P.A.: Examining diurnal patterns of human biceps brachii spinal stretch reflexes. Neurosci. Abstr. 21: 273.2 (1995).

 

Krutulis, J.S., Jacobs, D., Segal, R.L., Wolf, S.L. and English, E.W.: Operant conditioning of the human biceps brachii spinal stretch reflex may alter neuromuscular synergies of the upper limb.  Neurosci. Abstr. 21: 276.5 (1995).

 

Wolf, S.L., Segal, R.L., Catlin, P.A., Byrne, C.A., Palm, T.E., Sedgwick, D.E. and Snyder, A.H.: Decreasing sway magnitude to enhance postural control in older, non-faller adults. Neurosci. Abstr. 21: 472.12 (1995).

 

Mann, M.H., Wolf, S.L. and Segal, R.L.:  Neuromuscular partitioning of the human biceps brachii long head. Neurosci. Abstr. 20 (1994).

 

Wolf, S.L., Catlin, P.A., Segal, R.L., Pate, P., Raleigh, T., Tschorn, J. and Watson, H.:  Determining consistency of elbow joint threshold angle in spastic muscles. Neurosci. Abstr. 20 (1994).

 

Segal, R.L., Catlin, P.A., Brideau, A., Capps, L., Poulsen, E., Thomasson, P., Siegel, S. and English, A.W.:  Neuromuscular partitioning of the human extensor carpi radialis muscle.  Neurosci. Abstr. 19 (1993) 66.5.

 

Wolf, S.L., Segal, R.L., Nichols, T.R., Vitek, J.L. and Watts, R.L.:  Functional changes with stretch reflex conditioning.  Neurosci. Abstr. 19 (1993) 655.3.

 

Singleton, L., Ricketson, V., Hamilton, J., Catlin, P., Segal, R. and Vine, P.:  The effect of an orally-inflated air splint on electromyographic activity and range of motion of hyperactive biceps and triceps.  Phys. Ther. 72 (1992) S53.

 

Segal, R.L. and Wolf, S.L.:  Concurrent brachioradialis changes during training of biceps brachii spinal stretch reflexes in spinal cord injured patients.  Neurosci. Abstr. 18 (1992) 589.4.

 

Segal, R.L. and Wolf, S.L.:  Initial studies on the modification of spinal stretch reflexes in spinal cord injured patients.  Neurosci. Abstr. 17 (1991) 84.7.

 

Segal, R.L., Catlin, P.A., Barker, C., Broadbent, P., Cockerham, A., Reaver, L. and Wolf, S.L.:  Modification of the human biceps spinal stretch reflex:  Preliminary studies on prolonged control and follow-up periods.  Neurosci. Abstr. 16 (1990).

 

Wolf, S.L., Catlin, P.A., Segal, R.L., English, A.W., McMahon, T., Craft, T., Mason, L., Pianta, T. and Couch, L:  Normalized electromyographic activity patterns in human extensor carpi radialis longus and flexor carpi radialis muscles:  Differential and total activity.  Neurosci. Abstr. 16 (1990).

 

English, A.W., Wolf, S.L., Catlin, P.A., Segal, R.L., Richardson-Bond, C., Coratti, L. and Mast, A:  Patterns of electromyographic activity during weightbearing and non-weightbearing tasks.  Neurosci. Abstr. 16 (1990).

 

DeCamp, M.J., Chopp, M.T., Wolf, S.L., Segal, R.L. and English, A.W.:  Preliminary morphological studies examining compartments in two-joint human muscles.   Neurosci. Abstr. 15 (1989) 213.14

 

Segal, R.L., Catlin, P.A., Cooke, R., Johnson, L., McCallum, A., Murzin, D., Rubel, K. and Wolf, S.L.:  Preliminary studies on modifications of hyperactive spinal stretch reflexes in stroke patients.  Neurosci. Abstr. 15 (1989) 363.17

 

Wolf, S.L., Evatt, M.L. and Segal, R.L.:  Preliminary studies on modification of human spinal stretch reflexes.  Neurosci. Abstr. 15 (1989) 363.18

 

Segal, R.L. and Beckstead, R.M.:  Some anterior ectosylvian corticofugal projections in cats.  Neurosci. Abstr. 13 (1987) 49.12.

 

Segal, R.L. and Youssef, E.:  Analysis of wrist movement speed in closed head injured subjects with spasticity and non- neurologically involved subjects. Neurosci. Abstr. 12 (1986) 354.9

 

Segal, R.L. and Beckstead, R.M.:  The lateral suprasylvian corticotectal projection in cats.  Neurosci. Abstr. 9 (1983) 14.11

 

Segal, R.L., Edwards, S.B. and Beckstead, R.M.:  Identification of visual cortical areas that project to the superficial or deep layers of the superior colliculus in cats.  Neurosci. Abstr. 8 (1982) 191.3.

 

            Other

Segal, R.L., “Assessing Muscle Activity in Human Subjects”.  Spinal Cord Research Center, Emory University. 2003.

 

Segal, R.L., “Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging as a tool to study muscle function”.  Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Grand Rounds, Emory University.

 

Segal, R.L., 1998 Panel Discussion on Training Grant Issues, Training Conference, National Center For Medical Rehabilitation Research, NICHD, 1998.

 

Segal, R.L., "Control of Sway in Humans" Journal Club.   Emory University Motor Control Group. 1996.

 

Segal, R.L., Emory University Motor Control Group, Atlanta, GA. Contribution of C3-4 Propriospinal Neurons to Forelimb Movement.   Journal Club, 1996

 

            Segal, R.L., "Operant conditioning of hyper-active stretch reflexes".  St. Joseph's Hospital, Physical Therapy Department, Atlanta, Georgia,  In-service, 1994.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Operant conditioning of hyper-active stretch reflexes". Northlake Regional Hospital, Physical Therapy Department, Atlanta, Georgia.  In-service, 1994.

 

Segal, R.L., "Concurrent brachioradialis changes during training of biceps brachii spinal stretch reflexes in spinal cord injured patients". Society for Neuroscience 22nd Annual Meeting, Anaheim, California, Poster, 1992.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Initial studies on the modification of spinal stretch reflexes in spinal cord injured patients".  Society for Neuroscience 21st Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, Platform, 1991.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Some anterior ectosylvian corticofugal projections in cats".  Society for Neuroscience 17th Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana,  Poster, 1987.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Analysis of wrist movement speed in closed head injured subjects with spasticity and non-neurologically involved subjects".  Society for Neuroscience 16th Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., Poster, 1986.

 

            Segal, R.L., "The lateral suprasylvian corticotectal projection in cats". Society for Neuroscience 13th Annual Meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, Poster, 1983.

 

            Segal, R.L., "Identification of visual cortical areas that project to the superficial or deep layers of the superior colliculus in cats".  Society for Neuroscience 12th Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Poster, 1982.

 

 

TEACHING RECORD

Medical University of South Carolina

2016-22           OT/PT 701 (now OTD 810 for OT) Neuroscience (Course director and lecturer; 4 credits)

 

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

                        Graduate

2009- 2013      NBIO 723b  Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (lecturer)

2008-2013       HMSC 710, Kinesiological EMG (Co-director and lecturer; 3 credit hours)

2009-2010       PHYT 750, Psychosocial Aspects of Disability and Illness (1 credit hour)

2009                PHYT 701 – Motor Development and Human Movement Across the Lifespan (Musculoskeletal and Neuromuscular Development)

2007-2013       PHYT 784 Neuromuscular PT (Cellular Neuropathology; Supraspinal Plasticity)

2007-2013       PHYT 785 Neuromuscular PT (Spinal Cord Plasticity)

2008                PHYT 754, Evidence Based Practice III (2 credit hours)

2007-2008       PHYT 742, Pathology and Pharmacology (2 credit hours)

2007-2013       CBIO 193, Functional Neuroanatomy (CNS Development; spinal cord injury; Multiple Sclerosis)

2006-2013       Independent Study, HMSC program (2 credit hours)

2005-2013       HMSC 801, Seminar

                        Undergraduate

2005-2007                   AHSC-40, Introduction to Health Care professions, Lecture on Physical Therapy

 

North Carolina State University and MUSC

2013-2015       Engineering

                        ISE 579 Rehabilitation Engineering I (3 Credit Hours; Instructor 1/3 of course

 

Emory University

            Courses

Physical Therapist:

2004- 2005                  PHT 540a, Dynamics of Human Movement I, Gross Anatomy (instructor                           for one lecture and lab).  4 Credit hours

2004- 2005                  PHT 550c, Clinical Research III, Research proposal development II. Course director and instructor.  2 Credit hours

2004- 2005                  PHT 550b, Clinical Research II, Research proposal development I. Course director and instructor.  2 Credit hours

1997- 2005                  PHT 544b, Discussions on plasticity of spinal circuits, Physiologic basis for Physical Therapy, for Physical Therapy students, Emory University (approximately 2 hours per year)

1994- 2005                  PHT 530e, Lecturer on movement dysfunction, Excitability symptom complex, for Physical Therapy students, Emory University (approximately 10 hours per year)

1994- 2005                  PHT 530d, Lecturer on excitable properties of tissue, Mobility (Musculoskeletal) symptom complex, for Physical Therapy students, Emory University (approximately 2 hours per year)

1983- 2005                  PHT 542, Course director and lecturer in Neuroscience for Physical Therapy students, Emory University (Approximately 40, two hour sessions per semester; write and grade all exams) Primary teaching responsibility. 5 Credit hours

1999- 2002                  Rehabilitation Issues Seminar for Movement Science Trainees

1985 – 2003                PHT 550b-e, Clinical Research: Content advisor for student research group

1984 - 1988                 PHT 540, Course director and lecturer in Gross Anatomy for Masters in Physical students, Emory University

1985, 1989, 1990        Directed studies advisor for Masters level Physical Therapy students, Emory University

1983- 1992                  Course director for critical readings in Neuroscience for Masters level Physical Therapy students Emory University

1979                            Course director and lecturer in therapeutic modalities course for Physical Therapy Assistants, Northern Virginia Community College

1975 - 1976                 Lectures and Laboratory demonstrations for Allied Health students, Ohio State University

 

                        Physical Therapist and Graduate Program:

1992- 2005                  IBS 708, Course director and instructor (6-7, 1.5 hour lectures), Biology of Movement Control II, Graduate level course covering supraspinal involvement in movement control with patient examples, Emory University.  Coordinated development of course.  4 Credit hours.

                        Graduate Program

1992- 2005                  IBS 707, Course director and instructor (4-5, 1.5 hour lectures), Biology  of Movement Control I: Graduate level course covering peripheral and spinal structures related to movement control, Emory University.  Coordinated development of course. 4 Credit hours

 

            Lectures

Allied Health Students

1990 – 1998                Lectures and laboratories for Allied Health Anatomy, Emory University

 

Medical Students

1990                            Lecture in Sophomore Medical Student Elective in Rehabilitation Medicine

1995- 2002                  Discussion leader for Medical Neurobiology sessions on Spasticity, Emory University (Coordinated by Dr. T.R. Nichols).

1980 –1983                 Lectures and Laboratory Demonstrations in Neuroscience and Gross Anatomy for Medical Students, University of Virginia

            Graduate Programs:

Neuroscience Program and Georgia Tech students:

1998 – 2001                IBS 533, Lecture and lab instructor, Neuroanatomy for Neuroscience graduate students

                        Residency Program:

1998                “Alteration in mobility related to CVA and TBI” for Certification of Rehabilitation Registered Nurse Review Course”.  October 7, 1998 at Center for Rehabilitation Medicine.

1995-1996              Overview of Motor Control for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine Residents

1990-1991       Journal Club for Rehabilitation Medicine Residents Emory University

1984-1991              Lectures in Neuroscience for Rehabilitation Medicine Residents

            Other:

Instructor, Biofeedback Certification Course, Tel Aviv, Israel, October, 1993

 

Graduate Supervision, Committees

            Ph.D. Students

                                                Dissertation Advisees

2002- 2008      Sara Giordano, Neuroscience program, Emory University

2006- 2011      Yukiko Makihara, Human Movement Science Program, UNC at Chapel Hill

Laboratory Rotations

Spring, 2003   Amanda Poeppelman, Neuroscience program

Fall, 2002        Sara Giordano, Neuroscience program

Spring, 1999   Beven Livingston, Neuroscience program

Spring, 1996   Jonathan Prather, Neuroscience program

Spring, 1995   Andrew Kennedy, Neuroscience program

Fall, 1994        Jay Krutulis, Neuroscience program

July, 1993       Wesley Thayer, Incoming M.D./Ph.D. student

Fall, 1992        Sondra Siegel, Neuroscience program, "Partitioning of human muscles".

                                    Dissertation Committees

                                    1. Neuroscience Program

2001-2004                   Nathan Schultheiss

2000-2007                   Beven Livingston

1996- 2002                  Jon Prather

1995-2004                   Debbie Backus

1994-1997                   Sondra Siegel

1996                            William T. Clower

 

                                    2. Physiology and Pharmacology Program

1997- 1999                  Valerie Haftel

                                    3. Bioengineering Program (Georgia Tech)

2003- 2005                  Andrea Lay

4. Biomedical Engineering Program
 (Emory University/Georgia Tech)

2003- 2007                  Gelsy Torres-Oviedo

                                    5. Biomedical Engineering Program

                                    (UNC-CH/NCSU)

2011- 2014                  Benjamin Robertson

                                    6. Human Movement Science Program (UNC-CH)

2012- 2014                  Clint Wutzke

                                    7. MUSC PhD Program

2018- 2021                  Bryant Seamon

 

            Doctor of Physical Therapy (Emory University):

2001- 2003                  Stacy Donham, Kristin Marquardt and Noelle Nelson “Variance of magnetic resonance imaging T2 times among tasks”

            Post-doctoral students:

2016- 2017                  Aviroop Dutt-Mazumder, PhD

2014- 2015                  Jing-Nong Liang, PhD

2008- 2009                  Shruti Arya, PT, PhD

2002- 2003                  Richard Williams, Ed.D.

1996- 1998                  Vivian Mushahwar, Ph.D

            Residency Program:

1996-1997                   Patricia Hurford, M.D., "The functional role of putative neuromuscular partitions in the extensor carpi radialis longus and the flexor carpi radialis"

            Medical Student:

1988-89                       (with Steve Wolf) Marian Evatt, "Conditioning of the biceps brachii spinal stretch reflex in normal humans"

            Masters Students:

                        Master of Science in Neuroscience:

1996 - 1997                 Jay Krutulis, "Upper limb muscle activity due to tendon taps, elbow stretches and vibration"

                        Master of Medical Science:

1994                            Britta Smith, "Age-related changes of the triceps surae long latency stretch reflex"

1992                            Li-Shu Cheng, "Examination of synchronization between three anatomical partitions of the human lateral gastrocnemius"

1992                            Linda Rogers de Saca, "Immediate effects of the toe spreader on the tonic toe flexion reflex”

1989                            Cathy A. Beck, "Spinal mobility testing with the B200 Isostation:  A comparison study of ROM, velocity and torque in spinal flexion and extension between subjects with and without low back pain as well as low back pain subjects with and without auto-traction treatment”

1988                            Lois Barnhart Wolf, "The relationship between integrated electromyographic activity in the lumbar portion of the erector spinae and active trunk range of motion in young women without low back pain"

1986                            Reva Paulsen Rauk, "Effect of rhythmic stabilization and progressive resistive exercise on timing of peak hemiparetic quadriceps and hamstring activity"

1986                            Lisa Ann Barton, "Effect of neurodevelopmental treatment technique on spasticity in adult hemiplegic upper extremities”

1986                            Mary K. Milidonis, "Suprahyoid muscle activity in response to changes in anterior/posterior head posture"

                        Master of Physical Therapy:

1999- 2001                  Kirsten Hawkins, Meredith Lipson and Lisa Topoleski “Proximal and distal nerve branch termination on endplate zones in the human extensor carpi radialis longus”

1998-2000                   Jennifer Helmick, Kristin Johnston and Melinda Ostrom “The effect of vibration over biceps brachii and triceps brachii on the electromyographical activity of forearm muscles in able-bodied humans and patients post-stroke.”

1997-1999                   Elizabeth Krauss, Katherine Anne Merick and Jessica Robilotto, “Anatomical partitioning of three human forearm muscles: the flexor carpi ulnaris, the flexor digitorum profundus, and the extensor carpi ulnaris”

1997- 1998                  Pamela Bradford, Genevieve Clissold, Melanie Dennard, Jim Prussack, “Non-planar wrist movements”

1997                            Karin Casey, Dayna Dombkowski and Julie Frederick, "The functional role of putative neuromuscular partitions in the extensor carpi radialis longus and the flexor carpi radialis"

1996                            (With Steven L. Wolf) Rebecca Slaven, Jami Taffs, Helen Trees and Elizabeth Vickers, "Conditioning of long latency stretch reflexes"

1996                            Jennifer Denef, Traci Duncan, Jill Heinzmann and Eudora Smith, "Compartmentalization of the long and short heads of the human biceps brachii muscle"

1995                            Misty Ash, Deb Nanney, Chris Phillips and Andy Ruff, "Diurnal rhythms in human spinal stretch reflexes"

1994                            (With Steven L. Wolf) Tricia Pate, Tina Raleigh, Julie Tschorn and Heather Watson, "Threshold angle as a function of starting angle in patients with spasticity"

1994                            Karen Colombo, David Draper, Wendy Lenhard and Renee Mack, "Anatomical investigation of partitioning of the human flexor carpi radialis muscle using fluorescent tracers and end-plate staining"

1993                            Andrea Brideau, Lolly Capps, Ellen Poulsen and Tricia Thomasson, "Neuromuscular partitioning of the human extensor carpi radialis longus muscle"

1993                            Kristin Bloom, Karen Schaet and Sandy Stiffey, "Parallel effects of conditioning of the spinal stretch reflex (SSR) of one neuromuscular partition on the SSR of other partitions of the same muscle"

1992                            Kim Blake, Kate Hartzog and Jill Sitlinger, "The effect of uptraining the biceps brachii spinal stretch reflex on reaction time in healthy individuals"

1990                            Candace Barker, Patti Broadbent, Alexine Cockerham and Leslie Reaver, "Effects of operant conditioning and EMG biofeedback on synergist and antagonist muscles spinal stretch reflexes in normal healthy individuals"

1991                            Sandra Harnden, Marcia Huffey and Linda Speaks, "The effect of operant conditioning and electromyographic biofeedback on the magnitude of the biceps brachii spinal stretch reflex in subjects with cerebrovascular accidents"

1989                            L. Ruth Cooke, Laura Johnson, Ann McCallum, Kathy Rubel and Deborah Murzin, "The effect of feedback and operant conditioning on the amplitude of the spinal stretch reflex of the biceps brachii in stroke patients with upper extremity spasticity"

1987                            Karen Davis, Rebekah Haskin, Alyson Jennette, Debra Maurer and Diane McMullan, "Velocity tracings produced during targeted elbow flexion in hemiparetic and normal individuals"

1985                            Elizabeth Dicks, Geralynn Grieve and Joyce Rabinowitz, "The effects of static versus ballistic stretching on range of motion maintenance”

 

Other:

                                 Faculty Mentoring:

2003- present              Enhancing Rehabilitation Research in the South (ERRIS) and Training in Grantsmanship for Rehabilitation Research (TIGRR) mentoring workshop. Mentees:

Dr. Judy Burnfield, Ranchos Los Amigos and University of Southern California

                                    Dr. Beth Fisher, University of Southern California

                                    Dr. Claudia Angeli, Jewish Hospital, Louisville, KY

                                    Dr. Nadine Fisher, University of Buffalo

                                    Dr. Laura Frey-Law, University of Iowa

                                    Dr. Kathleen Ganley, Northern Arizona University

                                    Dr. Andrew Mezsaros, University of Toledo

                                    Dr. Nicolas Schweighofer, University of Southern California

                                    Dr. Tara McIsaac, Columbia University

                                    Dr. Arlene Schmid, Indiana University

                                    Dr. Carol Dionne, University of Oklahoma

                                    Dr. Hans Dreyer, University of Texas Medical Branch

                                    Dr. Jason Wilken, Center for the Intrepid, San Antonio

                                    Dr. Jon Dingwell, University of Texas, Austin

                                    Dr. Li Li, Louisiana State University

                                    Dr. Cara Lewis, Boston University

                                    Dr. Karl Canseco, Medical College of Wisconsin

                                    Dr. James Moore, University of Miami

                                    Dr. Judy Foxworth, Winston Salem State University

                                    Dr. Laurie King, Oregon Health Sciences University

                                    Dr. Marcie Harris, Washington University, St. Louis

                                    Dr. Stephanie Carey, University of South Florida

                                    Dr. Heather Ross, University of Florida

                                    Dr. Joel Bialosky, University of Florida

                                    Dr. Mary Hastings, Washington University, St. Louis

                                    Dr. Laura Prosser, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD

                                    Dr. Simone Gill, Boston University

                                    Dr. Erin Foster, Washington University, St. Louis

                                    Dr. Laura Schmitt, The Ohio State University, Columbus

                                    Dr. Madeleine Hackney, Veterans Affairs Hospital, Atlanta

                                    Dr. Yi-Ting Tzen, University of Pittsburgh

                                    Dr. Matthew Peterson, James Haley VA Med Center, Tampa, FL

                                    Dr. Sandra Stevens, Middle Tennessee State University

                                    Dr. Wayne Feng, Medical University of South Carolina

                                    Dr. Shawn Roll, University of Southern California

                                    Dr. Rajiv Rangnathan, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago

                                    Dr. Inae Gadotti, Florida International University

                                    Dr. Jason Kutch, University of Southern California

                                    Dr. Bradley Farrell, Shepherd Center, Atlanta, GA

                                    Dr. Elizabeth Vaughn, Emory University, Atlanta, GA

                                    Dr. Marcie Harris-Hayes, Washington University, Saint Louis, MO

                                    Dr. Jennifer Teske, Minneapolis VA, Minneapolis, MN

                                    Dr. Milap Sandhu, RIC and Northwestern, Chicago, IL

                                    Dr. Vicki Gray, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

                                    Dr. Joline Brandenburg, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

                                    Dr. Lindsey Lepley, University of Connecticut

                                    Dr. Michael Tevald, Arcadia University, Philadelphia, PA

                                    Dr. Elizabeth Stegemoller, Iowa State University, Ames, IA

                                    Dr. Adam Buchwald, New York University, NY, NY

                                    Dr. Denise Peters, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT

                                    Dr. Elizabeth Parker, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

                                    Dr. Kwadwo Osei Appiah-Kubi, Clarkson Univ., Potsdam, NY

                                    Dr. Katherine Hsieh, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

                                    Dr. Jay Nair, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

                                    Dr. Lindsey Wooliscroft, Oregon Health Sciences, Portland, OR

                                     

2002- 2005                  Dr. Mary Murphy

2010- 2014                  Dr. Heather Walker (UNC Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

2012- 2015                  Dr. Anne Marion Taylor (Bioengineeing K12; UNC-NCSU Biomedical Engineering)

2016-2020                   Dr. Nora Fritz (Wayne State University Division of Physical Therapy

 

                                                Sabbatical Supervision:

1992                            Dr. Greg Anson, University of Otago, New Zealand.  Dr. Anson has expertise in the study of reaction time.  He came to the U.S.A. to learn operant conditioning paradigm that Steve Wolf and I had developed for human application.  We combined the study of reaction time and operant conditioning of spinal stretch reflexes.  Supervision shared with Dr. T. Richard Nichols, Department of Physiology.

                                                Biology Honors Thesis Committees:

1994                            Menojkumar Raval, "The effects of tenotomy on programmed cell death of myofibers in the red-eared turtle, pseudemys scripta elegans" (Paul Lennard, primary supervisor)

                                                Biology Undergraduate Research (IBS 498):

1998-1999                   Lee Leddy

1997                                Lisa Tang

1995                            Darren Jacobs

                                    Asheesh Bastani

1994                            (with Steven Wolf) Melissa Mann

                                                NASA Minority Fellowships:

1997                            Melanie Diez

                                                SURE program:

2001                            Mindy Albertini

2005                            Melissa Makar

                                                Miscellaneous:

2004                            Julia Hutcheson, Wake Forest University. Summer research volunteer

2004-2005                   Megan, Emory University, Volunteer

 

GRANTS

 

            Active Support:

            Federal:

 

NIH/NICHD (20% effort, Kautz, PI) “National Center of Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation (NC NM4R)”

07/01/2020-04/30/2025 

Role: Executive Committee, and Leader didactic and promoting excellence cores

 

NIH/NICHD (10% effort, Overall PI: Kautz) “Coordinating Center NCMRR P2C’s”

07/01/2020-04/30/2025 

Role: PI of Coordinating Center

 

NIH/NICHD (3% effort, Field-Fote and Lapsley, MPIs) “Intensive Rehabilitation Research Grant Writing Workshops in the United States (TIGRR)”

04/01/22 – 03/31/28

Role: Executive Committee and Mentor

           

 

Association Funding

ACAPT, APTA, APTE, APTR, ASHA, AOTA (Segal, Program Director) “Grant writing and Mentorship in Education Research” GAMER Workshop, 2018- present

Yearly: Direct Cost ~$51,000

 

           

                        Previous Support:

            Federal:

NIH/NIDCD (1% effort, Contact MPI) “Speech Entrainment for Aphasia Recovery (SPaRC)”

05/16/22-08/31/2024

Annual Direct and Indirect Costs: $846,109

 

NIH/NICHD (10% effort, Segal, Signature Co-PI) “Intensive Rehabilitation Research Grant Writing Workshops in the United States (TIGRR)”

04/01/18 – 03/31/23

Annual Direct Costs $150,000

 

NIH/NICHD R25 (Boninger/Whyte, Co-PI’s) “Rehabilitation Medicine Scientist Training Program”

 05/2019-04/2022

Role: Advisory Board and Mentorship Team

 

NIH/NICHD (5% effort; Dewald, PI) “Engineering Career Development Center in Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences” IREK12 renewal

9/1/2017-8/31/2022

Role: Executive Committee and Recruiter

Annual Direct Costs $5,031 for Subaward

 

NIH/NICHD (20% effort, Kautz, PI) “National Center of Neuromodulation for Rehabilitation (NC NM4R)”

09/01/2015-06/30/2020

Role: Executive Committee, and Leader dissemination and promotion component

                        Yearly: Direct Costs $703,415

 

Foundation for Physical Therapy (Seamon, PI) “Using Neuromuscular Coordination during Post-Stroke Walking to Identify Mechanisms of Impairment for Targeted Rehabilitation Interventions” PROMOTION OF

DOCTORAL STUDIES (PODS) SCHOLARSHIP I

Role:  Mentorship Team

Education Leadership Partnership: ACAPT, APTA, APTE (Segal, Program Director) “Grantsmanship and Mentorship in Education Research” GAMER Workshop, July 1, 2018- June 30, 2019

Yearly: Direct Cost $44, 277.65

 

NC NM4R ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT FOR WORKSHOP IN ADVANCED TMS

Supplement to Grant # P2C HD086844-04 (Kautz, PI)

Role: Admissions Committee Chair and Leadership Team

Yearly: $70,000

 

NIH/NICHD (10% effort, Segal, PI) “Intensive Rehabilitation Research Grant Writing Workshops in the United States”

01/07/2013-12/31/2017 (no extension to 3/31/2018)

Year 1 Direct Costs: $112,248; Total Direct Costs: $577,240

 

NIH/NICHD Assistant Director (10% effort). “Spinal Circuits and the Musculoskeletal System”. Arthur English, PI, Program Project.

Dates: 04/01/2012-3/31/2018 (1 year no cost extension)

Total Award: $769,223, direct costs year 1.

 

NIH/NICHD (5% effort; Dewald, PI) “Engineering Career Development Center in Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences” IREK12

9/1/2012-8/31/2017

Role: Executive Committee and Recruiter

 

Title: A Phase III, multicentre, multicentre, open label, extension study assessing the efficacy and safety of Dysport intramuscular injections used for the treatment of upper-limb spasticity in adult subjects with spastic hemiparesis due to stroke or traumatic brain injury

Role: Sub-investigator (Walker, Site PI)

Percent effort: 10%

Company:  IPSEN

Dates:  February 2012-Janurary 2015

 

Title: A Phase III prospective, multicentre, open label, extension study to assess the long term safety and efficacy of repeated treatment of lower limb spasticity in adult subjects with spastic hemiparesis due to stroke or traumatic brain injury. 

Role: Sub-investigator (Walker, Site PI)

Percent effort: 10%

Company:  IPSEN

Dates:  6/2011-6/2014

 

Title: A Phase III prospective, multicentre, double blind, prospective, randomized study to assess the long term safety and efficacy of repeated treatment of lower limb spasticity in adult subjects with spastic hemiparesis due to stroke or traumatic brain injury. 

Role: Sub-investigator (Walker, Site PI)

Percent effort: 10%

Company:  IPSEN

Dates:  10/2011-10/2014

 

Title: A Phase III, multicentre, double-blind, prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study, assessing the efficacy and safety of Dysport intramuscular injections used for the treatment of upper-limb spasticity in adult subjects with spastic hemiparesis due to stroke or traumatic brain injury

Role: Sub-investigator (Walker, Site PI)

Percent effort: 10%

Company:  IPSEN

Dates:  11/2011-11/2014

 

Title: Research Training in the Neurosciences

Role:  Training Faculty (Snider, PI)

Funding Agency: NINDS

Grant Number: 5T32NS007431-13

Project Period: 09/30/1997 – 06/30/2014

 

Title: Operant conditioning of Tibialis Anterior H-reflexes in Human Subjects

Role: PI

Percent effort:  5-10%

Agency:  NCTraCS

Dates: 01/01/2011-12/31/2011

Total direct costs:  $10,000

 

Title: Magnetic Resonance Analysis of Intrinsic Foot Musculature during Running

Role:  Collaborator (Williams, PI)

Percent effort:  2%

Agency: NCTraCS

Dates: 01/01/2011-12/31/2011

Total direct costs:  $2,000

 

Subcontract (10% effort). “Spinal Circuits and the Musculoskeletal System”. Arthur English, PI, Program Project. NCMRR, NICHD

Role:  Head of Clinician Scientist Advisory Board

Dates: 04/01/2012-3/31/2017

Total Award: $900,000, direct costs year 1.

 

 

Title: Using reflex conditioning to restore spinal cord function.

Role: Co-PI (Chen PI)

Percent effort:  15%

Agency: New York State Spinal Cord Injury Research Program

Dates: 01/01/2006-12/31/2009

Total direct costs:  $1,202,235

 

Title: Interdisciplinary Fundamental Studies of Mechanisms Underlying Human Movement

Role: PI

Percent effort: 15%

Agency: North Carolina Biotechnology Center

Dates: 02/01/2007-01/31/2008

Total direct costs: $250,000

 

Mentor, “Adaptation of leg muscle activity in humans”. Sara Giordano, PI, Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award, NIH, 2004-2007. Total Award: $76,208. 

 

Member of training faculty, Emory University Neuroscience Training Grant, NIGMS, Dr. Ronald Calabrese, Director,  1996-2008.

 

Competitive Renewal: Co-Principal investigator with Dr. Arthur English (Overall P.I.), Dr. Robert Gregor (Georgia Tech), and Dr. T. Richard Nichols, Program Project Grant, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, NICHD, NIH, "Spinal Circuits and Musculoskeletal System" Program Project,  $3,000,000 (approximate total direct costs for 60 months), 2/1/01-1/31/06. 

a. Project II (Segal, PI, 30%) Spatial Organization and Plasticity of Lower Limb Muscle Activity: ~$655,000 direct costs

b. Computer and Data Analysis Core (Segal, PI, 5%):  ~$380,000 direct costs

c. Administrative Core (Segal, Assistant Director, 5%): ~$375,000 direct Costs

 

“Medical Rehabilitation Research Training Program (MRSTP)”, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, NICHD, NIH.  (PI: John Whyte, M.D., Ph.D.; Segal, Mentor), 2000-2004.

 

Assistant Project Director, "Training Rehabilitation Scientists: A Multidisciplinary Approach." Dr. P.A. Catlin (PI) and Dr. Steven L. Wolf (Co-PI), Training Grant, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, NICHD, NIH, 1997-2002.

 

Co-Principal investigator with Dr. Timothy Cope, Dr. Arthur English (Overall P.I.) and Dr. T. Richard Nichols, Program Project Grant, National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research, NICHD, NIH, "Spinal Circuits and Musculoskeletal System" 04/20/95-01/31/01 $2,400,000 (approximate total direct costs for 58 months). 

Project IV (Segal, PI) Intra and intermuscular synergies in humans

Computer Core (Segal, PI)

 

Co-Principal investigator with Dr. Steven L. Wolf, Veterans Administration Merit Review, "Improving ankle stretch reflexes for postural control in older, non-fallers", October, 1994- April, 1996.  $132,800 (total direct costs).

 

Co-investigator with Dr. Steven L. Wolf, Principal Investigator, NIH, "Down-training human spinal stretch reflexes", 1991-95. $532,006 (direct costs for three years and one year no cost extension).

 

Co-Principal investigator with Dr. Steven L. Wolf, Veterans Administration Merit Review, "Changes in triceps surae stretch reflex and postural control", April, 1993-October, 1994. $134,300 (total direct costs). 

 

Wet Laboratory Renovation, Deans Office, Emory University School of Medicine, 1992-1993, $24,222.

 

Principal Investigator, American Paralysis Association, "Operant conditioning of spinal stretch reflexes in chronic spinal cord injured patients", 1990-92. $59,887, first year; $60,000, second year.

 

Principal Investigator, Emory University Research Committee, "Anterior ectosylvian corticotectal projections in cats", 1988-89. $9,445

 

Principal Investigator, Foundation for Physical Therapy, "Reassessment of the basis for neuromuscular reeducation techniques among neurological patients: Applications to a closed head injured population", 1986. $9,163

 

Principal Investigator, Foundation for Physical Therapy, "Reassessment of the basis for neuromuscular reeducation techniques among neurological patients: Applications to a closed head injured population", 1985. $8,505

 

DEVELOPMENT

With Development Officer, Kyle Gray, raised approximately $1,500,000 at UNC CH 2005-2013 that went mostly to scholarships. We increased yearly contributions by 3-fold, yearly amount by more than 10 fold, percentage of alumni giving 3 fold and introduced corporate giving.

 

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

 

            To Discipline

National and International:

Global Membership Committee, Society for Neuroscience, 2023-2026

 

Program Committee, American Society of Neurorehabilitation, 2022-present

 

Letter of Support for Dr. Marie Johanson, Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2022

 

Letter of Support for Dr. Terrence Nordstrom, Mary McMillan Award of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2022

 

Letter of Support for Dr. John Buford, Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2021

 

Letter of Support for Dr. Marie Johanson, Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2021

 

Letter of Support for Dr. Edelle Field-Fote, Mary McMillan Award of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2021

 

Letter of Support for Dr. Jules Dewald, Marian Williams Award of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2021

 

Advisory Board, Research Intensive Physical Therapy Programs (RIPPT). 2020-Present

 

Chair, Postdoctoral Fellowship for DPT’s Taskforce, ACAPT, 2019-present

 

Selection Committee for Neuroscience Scholars Program, Society for Neuroscience, November 2019-2022, Second term January 2023-2025

 

Criteria for Excellence Retreat, ACAPT, May 17-18, 2019

 

SACS site visitor, Texas Southwestern University, Dallas, TX, March 2019

 

Letter of Support for Dr. Karen McCulloch (Successful), Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2018-19

 

Letter of Support for Dr. Nancy Reese (Successful), Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2018-19

 

Letter of Support for Dr. Bruce Greenfield (Successful), Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2018-19

 

Letter of Support for Dr. Beth Fisher (Successful), Maley Lecture of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2018-19

 

Board of Directors, American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) 2013- October, 2018

 

External review of Physical Therapy Department, Texas State University, 2016

 

ASA mentoring award nomination (Kutner), 2016

 

Nomination letter for Excellence in Neurologic Research Award (Dewald), 2016

 

External review for hiring at Associate Professor (Sell), Duke University, 2015

 

External review for hiring at Assistant Professor (Liang), Department of Physical Therapy, UNLV, 2016

 

External review for promotion to Professor (Buford), Physical Therapy Division, The Ohio State University, 2016.

 

External review for promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure (Slavens) University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, 2015

External review for promotion to Professor (Sheldon), University of New England, 2015

 

External review for hire at Professor (Hornby), PM&R Department, Indiana University, 2015

 

External review for hire at Professor (Field-Fote), School of Applied Physiology, Georgia Tech, 2015

 

Organizing Committee, Neural Control of Movement Satellite Meeting

April 20, 2015, Charleston, SC

 

External review for hire at to Professor with Tenure (Givens), Physical Therapy Division, UNC, 2014.

 

Elected to Board of Directors, Academic Council of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2014-2016.

 

External review for promotion to Associate Professor (Acosta), Physical Therapy & Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, 2013

 

Participant, International Physical Therapy Workforce Summit, December 7-9, 2013, Alexandria, Va

 

External review for Promotion and Tenure (Reisman), Depatment of Physical Therapy, University of Delaware, 2013.

 

Member Study Panel for T32 grants for NICHD 2012

 

Elected to Board of Directors, Academic Council of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2012-2013.

 

External review for promotion to Professor (Deborah Larsen), School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, October 2012.

 

External review of Northeastern University DPT satellite program in North Carolina commissioned by UNC General Administration (October 1, 2012)

 

External review of non-MD Health Sciences Programs at New York Medical College and Touro Universities, August 27-28, 2012.

 

External review for promotion and tenure, Program in Physical Therapy, Washington University in St. Louis, 2011.

 

Elected to Nominating Committee, Academic Council of the American Physical Therapy Association, 2010-2012.

 

External review for promotion and tenure, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Florida, 2010.

 

External review for promotion and tenure, Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, 2010.

 

External review of educational program, University of California San

Francisco and San Francisco State University Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, 2010

 

External review for promotion and tenure, Department of Biomedical Engineering, The Cleveland Clinic, 2009.

 

External review for promotion and tenure, Physical Therapy Division, University of Haifa, Israel, 2009.

 

External review for promotion and tenure, Physical Therapy Division, University of Colorado, Denver, 2009.

 

Organizing Committee for the formation of American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT).  2008-2010

 

External review for promotion and tenure, Physical Therapy Department, University of Illinois, Chicago, 2008.

 

Ad Hoc Committee to review US News and World Report Rankings for Academic Administrators Special Interest Group of Education Section of the American Physical Therapy Association 2007-2008

 

External review for promotion and tenure, Physical Therapy Department, University of Florida, 2007.

 

Faculty Advisory Panel, Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy, 2006-present

 

External review of educational program, Division of Physical Therapy, College of Health, University of Utah in Physical Therapy, 2006

 

Faculty mentor for Enhancing Rehabilitation Research in the South (ERRIS) grant writing workshop, 2003-present.

 

External review of educational program, University of California San

Francisco and San Francisco State University Graduate Program in Physical Therapy, 2001

 

External review for promotion and tenure, Physical Therapy Division, The Ohio State University, 1995.

 

Scientific advisory committee for World Confederation of Physical Therapy, 1995.

 

            Administrative Positions: With Dr. Jerome Sutin, "Symposium on central nervous system regeneration and transplantation", Emory University, September, 1991.  Invited two internationally respected researchers in spinal cord regeneration (Drs. Barbara Bregman and Jerry Silver) to stimulate discussion and research in this area at Emory.

 

Recent meeting organization:  2021 and 2022 Medical Rehabilitation Research Resouce (MR3) network retreats on precision rehabilitation and clinical trials, respectively.

 

Sessions as chair: 

2015                Session Moderator, Neural Control of Movement Satellite Meeting: Personalization of Rehabilitation Based on an Individual’s Underlying Pathophysiology, Charleston, SC, April 20, 2015

2009                Session Moderator, Multi-segmental Motor Systems, American Physical Therapy Association Section on Research Retreat: Mechanisms Underlying Disordered Movement: Impairments With Force Generation, August, 2009.

2006                Platform Presentations for Clinical Electrophysiology and Wound Management, at American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, June 24, 2006

2005                Knee Disorders:  Biomechanical and Electromyographical Analysis of Lower Limb, at American Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Boston, MA, June 9, 2005

1998                                Emory Research Symposium: Motor Function and the Spinal Cord. Spinal Cord Circuits and Interneurons, Atlanta, GA

1994                International Society for Electrophysiological Kinesiology, Charleston, SC

 

            Regional and State:

Professional:

Large Advisory Panel for the joint Emory University/Georgia Tech Department of Biomedical Engineering (1997)

Councilor, Atlanta Chapter, Society for Neuroscience, (1992 - 1994)

Chairman, Research Committee of the Physical Therapy Association of Georgia (1985- 1990)

Committee to Establish a Musculoskeletal Research Program within Emory University and in collaboration with Georgia Tech (1989)

Georgia Colloquium on Human Movement (with individuals from Emory University, Georgia Tech, Georgia State and Hughston Clinic (1987)

Committee to Establish a Collaborative Musculoskeletal Research Program between Emory University, Georgia Tech and the Hughston Clinic (1987)

Member and mediator, Chapter Disciplinary Committee, Physical Therapy Association of Georgia (1985)

Community:

Professional Golfers Association (PGA), Marshal 2021 PGA Championship, Kiawah Island, SC

COVID Crisis Taskforce, Emanuel Synagogue 2020-present

United States Golf Association, Marshal 2019 US Women’s Open, Charleston.

Seabrook Island Turtle Patrol (2013-present)

Torah reader

            Congregation Shearith Israel (Atlanta; 1992-2005)

            Congregation Beth El (Durham; 2005-2013)

            Emanuel Synagogue (Charleston; 2013- present)

Habitat for Humanity of Durham Volunteer (2008-2012)

Kiddush Cup Fundraiser, Chapel Hill-Durham Jewish Federation (2005-2013)

Social Action Committee, Beth El Synagogue, Durham, NC (2005-2013)

Student Health Action Coalition (SHAC) pro bono clinic preceptor (2005-2013)

Congregation Shearith Israel, Nominating Committee (2002- 2005)

Teens in Israel Programs, Planning and publicity (1998-1999)

Tichon Atlanta (Atlanta Supplemental High School), Executive Board (1997- 1998)                     

Tichon Atlanta (Atlanta Supplemental High School), Board of Trustees (1996- 1998)

Congregation Shearith Israel , Shelter for Homeless Women, Volunteer (1995- 2005)

Youth and Education Committee, Congregation Shearith Israel (Involved in policy setting for student educational experiences; 1988-1990)

Finance Committee, Cliff Valley School (1990-1992)

Ex Officio Board Member, Cliff Valley School (1991-1992)

Co-Chairperson, Board of Trustees, Cliff Valley School (1990-91)

Board of Trustees, Cliff Valley School (1989-90)

Chairman, Amateur Golf Tournament, National Head Injury Foundation, Georgia Association (1990, 1991)

Playground and Maintenance Committee, Cliff Valley School (1988-1991)

Co-chairman, Amateur Golf Tournament, National Head Injury Foundation, Georgia Association (major fundraiser, 1989)

Gifts subcommittee, Amateur Golf Tournament, National Head Injury Foundation, Georgia Association (1988-1992)

Alternate, Board of Trustees, Cliff Valley School (1988-89)

            Institutional:

University:

Medical University of South Carolina

Building MUSC leadership, students and workforce to reflect our communities. DEI Strategic Planning 2021

MUSC Leadership Development Core Committee (2015-2018)

Faculty Evaluation Committee, College of Health Professions (2014-2018)

MUSC Strategic Planning Goal Team One (2015)

University Tenure Committee (2014-2017)

Clinical Rotation Workgroup (2014-2015)

Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs Search Committee (2013-2014)

Senior Researcher/Mentor Search Committee, Department of Health Sciences and Research (2013-2014; Chair)

SCTR Research Grant Review Panel (2016-present)

 

UNC at Chapel Hill

Nominating Committee for Lampe Distinguished Professorship in Department of Biomedical Engineering (NCSU)

Chair, Biomedical Engineering Director of Rehabilitation Engineering Search Committee (2009-2013)

Biomedical Engineering Faculty Search Committee (2007-2013)

Ad Hoc Group to promote Rehabilitation Engineering at UNC and NC State (2007-2013t)

Institutional K12 Multidisciplinary Advisory Committee (2006-2008)

Neurology Chair Search Committee (2005-2006)

Appointments and Promotion Committee, Department of Allied Health Sciences (2005- 2013)

 

Emory University

Integrative Biology Initiatives Subcommittee for SOM Research Priorities (2003)

Member, Nominations Committee, Program in Neuroscience (2002- 2005)

Ad Hoc member of Neurological and Behavioral Science Work Group for Medical School Research Retreat (2000)

Chair, Curriculum Committee, Program in Neuroscience (1996- 1999)

Member, Executive Committee, Program in Neuroscience (1994- 2000)

Member, Admissions Committee, Program in Neuroscience (1992- 1995; 1997- 2002)

Marshal, Emory University Commencement (1991, 1996-2002)

Chair, Allied Health Honors Committee (1990 - 2005)

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

Strategic Planning Committee (1997-2005; co-chair 2001; chair 2002-2005)

Web Site Development Committee (2000 – 2005)

Departmental Integration Committee (2000- 2005)

Psychology Division Director Search Committee (1999-2001)

Departmental Integration Task Force (Chair; 1999)

Promotions, Tenure and Appointments Committee (1995- 2005)

Risk Management Committee (1993- 1995)

Executive Committee (1993-1998)

Establishment of Human Movement Laboratory in collaboration with Dr. Steven Wolf and Dr.T. Richard Nichols (1988)

Education Committee (1986 – 2005)

Long Range Planning Committee (1988 - 1997)

Authorship Committee (1986- 2005)

Division of Physical Therapy

Outreach Committee (2000-2004)

Public Relations Committee (1996 – 2000)

Space Allocation and Utilization Committee (1989 - 2004)

Research Committee (Chair; 1989 - present)

Liaison with Department of Cell Biology (formerly Anatomy and Cell Biology; 1983-2005)

Faculty Search Committee (1990 – present; chair since 2001)

Establishment and coordination of Jeffrey Scott Memorial Emergency Loan Fund for Physical Therapy students (1984 - 2005)

Faculty Search Committee (1990 – present; chair since 2001)

Doctoral Degree Program Planning Committee (1987 - 2005)

Alumni Association Committee (1989 - 2005)

Admissions Committee (1984)

                                               

                                                Editorial Boards:     

                        Cells, Tissues and Organs (1999-2018)

                                    Special Issue Editor (2011)

                        Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (2007-present)

                                    Special Issue Editor (2011)

           

            Reviewer:

Journal:

Clinical Neurophysiology (2004)

Canadian Journal of Pharmacology and Physiology (2004)

British Journal of Sports Medicine (2003-present)

Journal of Neural Engineering (2014-present)

Journal of Neuroscience (2003-present)

DentoFacialMaxillo Radiology (2002)

Neuroscience Letters (1998- present)

Topics in Neurology: In Touch Home Study Course (1998)

Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences (1997- present)

Cells, Tissues and Organs (formerly Acta Anatomica;1991 – present)

Journal of Neurophysiology (1991 - present)

Physical Therapy (1989 - present)

Special Issue Reviewer (1995)

                                    Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine (2007-present)

 

                                    Neurorehabilitation & Neural Repair (2015- present)

           

                        Books:

            Springer (1995)

F.A. Davis Company (1990 - present)

W.B. Saunders Company (1989 - present)

 

Grants:

Special Emphasis Panel for Review of P50 awards (NCMRR, NICHD, November 2024

Special Emphasis Panel for Review of FIRST awards, NIGMS, NIH, November, 2022

Review of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE)

            (P20) Programs, NIGMS, NIH, July 2018

                                    SCTR (CTSA) Review Panel, 2016-present

                                    NM4R pilot grants, 2016- present

                                    NICHD, T32 review Panel, 2012

                                    TraCS (CTSA) pilot grants 2006-2012

                                    Ad Hoc reviewer National Institute on Dental Research (2000)

                                    Wellcome Trust (1995)

            Physical Therapy Association of Georgia (1985-1990)

 

Professional Licenses

            Licensed Physical Therapist

                        South Carolina (2013-2024) #7194

North Carolina (2005-2016)

Georgia (1984-2013)
Maryland (1976-1984)