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The foundation for Dr. Murray’s work is the development of biomechanical models that accurately represent the mechanical actions of the upper extremity muscles. The models and corresponding anatomical databases that Dr. Murray has shared with the scientific community have been cited hundreds of times. The main thrust of her current research is the application of these models to better understand and, ultimately, to help improve function of the disabled upper limb. Her work has relevance over a broad scope, including basic motor control, the design of control systems for exoskeletons and upper limb prosthetics, restoration of hand and arm function following cervical spinal cord injury, rehabilitation of hand and arm function following stroke, orthopaedic interventions for osteoarthritis, and prevention of injuries in baseball pitching.
Education/Academic qualification
Biomedical Engineering, PhD, Northwestern University
Biomedical Engineering, MS, Northwestern University
Mathematics, BS, University of Notre Dame
Research interests keywords
- Arms
- Biomechanics
- Hands
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Functional implications of biceps tendon repair
Murray, W. M. (PD/PI)
International Society of Biomechanics
4/1/24 → 3/31/25
Project: Research project
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Biceps muscle-tendon adaptation differentiates outcomes of SLAP lesion surgical repair
Murray, W. M. (PD/PI) & Murray, W. M. (PD/PI)
American Society of Biomechanics
6/1/23 → 12/31/24
Project: Research project
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Murray Subproject for Development of an EMG-controlled BCI for biomimetic control of hand movement in humans
Murray, W. M. (PD/PI)
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
4/1/23 → 3/31/28
Project: Research project
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Automatic MRI segmentation for upper limb muscles for clinical applications
Murray, W. M. (PD/PI), Murray, W. M. (PD/PI) & Murray, W. M. (PD/PI)
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
9/1/22 → 7/31/25
Project: Research project
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Disability Biomechanics Outreach Through National Biomechanics Day Grant Program
Murray, W. M. (PD/PI)
American Society of Biomechanics
4/1/24 → 8/31/24
Project: Research project
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Sensitivity analyses of probabilistic and deterministic DTI tractography methodologies for studying arm muscle architecture
Joshi, D., Sohn, M. H., Dewald, J. P. A., Murray, W. M. & Ingo, C., Feb 2024, In: Magnetic resonance in medicine. 91, 2, p. 497-512 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
A Musculoskeletal Model of the Hand and Wrist Capable of Simulating Functional Tasks
McFarland, D. C., Binder-Markey, B. I., Nichols, J. A., Wohlman, S. J., De Bruin, M. & Murray, W. M., May 1 2023, In: IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. 70, 5, p. 1424-1435 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access11 Scopus citations -
Multi-sweep 3-dimensional ultrasound is accurate for in vivo muscle volume quantification, expanding use to larger muscles
Budzikowski, J. D. & Murray, W. M., Apr 2023, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 151, 111501.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Corrigendum to “Bridging the gap between cadaveric and in vivo experiments: A biomechanical model evaluating thumb-tip endpoint forces” [J. Biomech. 46(5) (2013) 1014–1020, (S0021929012006513), (10.1016/j.jbiomech.2012.10.044)]
McFarland, D. C., Wohlman, S. J. & Murray, W. M., Jun 2022, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 139, 110858.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
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Corrigendum to “Connecting the wrist to the hand: A simulation study exploring changes in thumb-tip endpoint force following wrist surgery” [J. Biomech. 58 (2017) 97–104, (S0021929017302257), (10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.04.024)]
McFarland, D. C., Nichols, J. A., Bednar, M. S., Wohlman, S. J. & Murray, W. M., Jun 2022, In: Journal of Biomechanics. 139, 110859.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › peer-review
2 Scopus citations
Datasets
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SE4CF Models Based on Limited Data
Nichols, J. (Creator), Murray, W. (Creator) & Bednar, M. (Creator), SimTK, 2016
DOI: 10.18735/s5wc7c, https://doi.org/10.18735%2Fs5wc7c
Dataset
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Moment Arms of Primary Wrist and Extrinsic Thumb Muscles
Nichols, J. (Creator), Murray, W. (Creator) & Bednar, M. (Creator), SimTK, 2016
DOI: 10.18735/s5rp43, https://simtk.org/frs/?group_id=1060
Dataset
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PRC Models Based on Limited Data
Nichols, J. (Creator), Murray, W. (Creator) & Bednar, M. (Creator), SimTK, 2016
DOI: 10.18735/s51599, https://simtk.org/frs/%3Fgroup_id=1060
Dataset