Prof. Jeff Hausdorrff

At the Center for the Study of Movement, Cognition and Mobility, we investigate postural control and gait in health and disease, focusing on aging and people with neurological disorders. We study the factors and biomarkers that impact and predict motor function and cognitive changes, especially the links between brain and motor function. We use a variety of assessment modalities (e.g., EEG, fNIRS, fMRI, EMG), including wearable devices that enable  24/7 monitoring. We also develop novel interventions to improve gait, balance, and brain function (e.g., tDCS, tACS, virtual reality, spinal cord stimulation).  Our multi-disciplinary research team includes people with expertise in neuroscience, engineering, computer science (e.g., machine learning), and movement disorders. We work closely with neurologists at Ichilov and researchers in Europe and the US, enhancing the breadth and depth of our investigations. A collaboration with researchers in the US allows us to study brain pathology post-mortem and its relationship to gait.