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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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Automatic MRI segmentation for upper limb muscles for clinical applications
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
9/1/22 → 7/31/24
Project: Research project
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Stepping Up to Understand Movement Challenges in Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Murray, W. M., Gordon, K. E. & Sukal Moulton, T.
1/1/22 → 12/31/23
Project: Research project
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How Do Wrist Surgical Salvage Procedures Limit Hand Strength?
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Department of Veterans Affairs
8/1/19 → 7/31/20
Project: Research project
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Does chronic limb shortening alter the length and force-generating capability of forearm muscles?
11/1/18 → 4/30/22
Project: Research project
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How do Wrist Surgical Salvage Procedures Limit Hand Strength
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
8/15/16 → 8/14/20
Project: Research project
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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
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
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
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
Variability of in vivo Sarcomere Length Measures in the Upper Limb Obtained With Second Harmonic Generation Microendoscopy
Adkins, A. N., Fong, R. M., Dewald, J. P. A. & Murray, W. M., Feb 8 2022, In: Frontiers in Physiology. 12, 817334.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Scopus citations -
Passive Properties of the Wrist and Fingers Following Chronic Hemiparetic Stroke: Interlimb Comparisons in Persons With and Without a Clinical Treatment History That Includes Botulinum Neurotoxin
Binder-Markey, B. I., Murray, W. M. & Dewald, J. P. A., Aug 10 2021, In: Frontiers in Neurology. 12, 687624.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Serial sarcomere number is substantially decreased within the paretic biceps brachii in individuals with chronic hemiparetic stroke
Adkins, A. N., Dewald, J. P. A., Garmirian, L. P., Nelson, C. M. & Murray, W. M., Jun 29 2021, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 118, 26, e2008597118.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access15 Scopus citations
Datasets
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SE4CF Models Based on Limited Data
Nichols, J. (Creator), Murray, W. M. (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. M. (Creator) & Bednar, M. (Creator), SimTK, 2016
DOI: 10.18735/s5rp43, https://doi.org/10.18735%2Fs5rp43
Dataset
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PRC Models Based on Limited Data
Nichols, J. (Creator), Murray, W. M. (Creator) & Bednar, M. (Creator), SimTK, 2016
DOI: 10.18735/s51599, https://simtk.org/frs/%3Fgroup_id=1060
Dataset