CARRIE L. PETERSON 1810 Monument Ave Apt D Richmond VA 23220 512 699-2226 clpeterson@vcu.edu ACADEMIC POSITIONS Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor 2016 present Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Sensory Motor Performance Program Northwestern University, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Applied Research in Musculoskeletal Simulation Laboratory Research Associate 2010 2016 Advisors: Dr. Wendy Murray and Dr. Eric Perreault EDUCATION The University of Texas, Austin, TX Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering 2010 Advisor: Dr. Richard Neptune Dissertation: Simulation and experimental analyses of human movement: Application to post-stroke hemiparetic gait. The University of Texas, Austin, TX M.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering Advisor: Dr. Richard Neptune 2007 Thesis: Inappropriate flexor synergies influence walking mechanics that reduce plantar flexor contributions to propulsion in persons with post-stroke hemiparesis. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI B.S.E. in Mechanical Engineering 2004 Undergraduate Research Biomechanics Research Laboratory Advisor: Dr. James Ashton-Miller AWARDS Sarah Baskin Award for Excellence in Research, 1 st Place Postdoctoral Fellow Category 2015 Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship 2014 2016 Office of Postdoctoral Affairs Travel Award, Northwestern University 2014, 2015 National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research Travel Award 2013 NIH Loan Repayment Program Award, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago 2012 2016 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, UT Austin 2007 2010 Thrust 2000 Fellowship, UT Austin 2005 2006 Class of 1931 Engineering Scholar, University of Michigan 2001 2004 TEACHING AND MENTORING EXPERIENCE Advisor to Paul Howell, Master s Student, Virginia Commonwealth University 2016 Mentor to Jeremy Simon and Florian Billy, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2015 Northwestern University. Jeremy and Florian were visiting graduate students from the Dept. of Biomedical Engineering, University of Lorraine, France. 1
Teaching Assistant to Prof. Richard Neptune in Dynamics of Mechanical Systems 2008 Teaching Assistant to Prof. Richard Neptune in Biomechanics of Human 2005-2006 Movement Student Mentor to Charles Beaman Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, UT Austin 2009-2010 Mentored an undergraduate student in research towards completion of the Honors Thesis and winner of the Tenth Annual University Co-op George H. Mitchell Award for Academic Excellence, Austin, TX, 2009. REFEREED PUBLICATIONS 1. Peterson C.L., Bednar, M.S., Bryden, A.M., Keith, M.W., Perreault, E.J., Murray, W.M. (2017) Voluntary activation of the biceps-to-triceps and posterior deltoid-to-triceps transfers in quadriplegia. PLOS ONE. (accepted). 2. Peterson C.L., Rogers L.M., Bednar, M.S., Bryden, A.M., Keith, M.W., Perreault, E.J., and Murray W.M. (2016). Posture-dependent corticomotor excitability differs between the transferred biceps in individuals with tetraplegia and the biceps of nonimpaired individuals. Neurorehabil and Neural Repair (doi 10.1177/1545968316680488). 3. Peterson C.L., Rogers L.M., Mogk, J.P.M., Bednar, M.S., Bryden, A.M., Keith, M.W., Perreault, E.J., and Murray W.M. (2014). Posture-dependent changes in corticomotor excitability of the biceps after spinal cord injury and tendon transfer. Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc, 4302-4305. 4. Peterson C.L., Riley Z.A., Krepkovich E.T., Murray W.M., and Perreault E.J. (2014). Withdrawal reflexes in the upper limb adapt to arm posture and stimulus location. Muscle & Nerve 49(5):716-23. 5. Peterson, C.L., Kautz, S.A. and Neptune, R.R. (2011). Muscle work is increased in pre-swing during hemiparetic walking. Clinical Biomechanics 26(8):859-866. 6. Peterson, C.L., Kautz, S.A. and Neptune, R.R. (2011). Braking and propulsive impulses increase with speed during accelerated and decelerated walking. Gait & Posture 33(4): 562-567. 7. Hall, A.L., Peterson, C.L., Kautz, S.A. and Neptune, R.R. (2011). Relationships between muscle contributions to walking subtasks and functional walking status in persons with post-stroke hemiparesis. Clinical Biomechanics 26(5):509-515. 8. Peterson, C.L., Cheng, J., Kautz, S.A., and Neptune, R.R. (2010). Leg extension is an important predictor of paretic leg propulsion in hemiparetic walking. Gait & Posture 32(4): 451-456. 9. Peterson, C.L., Hall, A.L., Kautz, S.A. and Neptune, R.R. (2010). Pre-swing deficits in forward propulsion, swing initiation and power generation by individual muscles in hemiparetic walking. Journal of Biomechanics 43(12): 2348-2355. 10. Beaman, C.B., Peterson, C.L., Neptune, R.R and Kautz, S.A. (2010). Differences in self-selected and fastestcomfortable walking in post-stroke hemiparetic persons. Gait & Posture 31(3): 311-316. MANUSCRIPTS IN PREPARATION Peterson C.L., Bednar, M.S., Murray, W.M. Effect of tendon transfer on rotator cuff muscles forces during weightrelief lift in quadriplegia. Clinical Biomechanics. 2
Peterson C.L., Bednar, M.S., Murray, W.M. Effect of interventions for restoring elbow extension in quadriplegia on rotator cuff muscles forces during weight-relief lift: A simulation study. J of Biomechanics. CONFERENCE ABSTRACTS (* indicates podium presentation) 1. Peterson C.L., Theiss, R.D., Bednar, M.S., Perreault, E.J., Murray, W.M. (2016) Withdrawal reflexes after tendon transfer in quadriplegia. Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. August 2-5, Raleigh, NC. 2. *Peterson C.L., Bednar, M.S., Bryden, A.M., Keith, M.W., Perreault, E.J., Murray, W.M. (2015) Voluntary activation of tendon transfers to restore elbow extension in tetraplegia. Annual Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society. October 7-10, Tampa, FL. 3. *Peterson C.L., Bednar, M.S., Bryden, A.M., Keith, M.W., Perreault, E.J., and Murray W.M. (2015) Effect of arm posture on voluntary activation and moments generated by individuals with tendon transfer and quadriplegia. Summer Biomechanics, Bioengineering, and Biotransport Conference. June 17-20, Snowbird, UT. 4. *Peterson C.L., Rogers L.M., Mogk, J.P.M., Bednar, M.S., Bryden, A.M., Keith, M.W., Perreault, E.J., and Murray W.M. (2014). Posture-dependent changes in corticomotor excitability of the biceps after spinal cord injury and tendon transfer. 36 th Annual International Meeting of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Aug 26-30, Chicago IL. 5. Peterson C.L., Rogers L.M., Mogk, J.P.M., Bednar, M.S., M.W., Perreault, E.J., and Murray W.M. (2014) Corticomotor excitability of the biceps after tendon transfer and spinal cord injury. 7th World Congress on Biomechanics. July 6-11, Boston, MA. 6. *Peterson C.L., Rogers L.M., Mogk, J.P.M., Bednar, M.S., Bryden, A.M., Keith, M.W., Perreault, E.J., and Murray W.M. (2014). Effect of voluntary activation and corticomotor excitability on elbow extension strength restored after tendon transfer in spinal cord injury. Annual Research Day of the Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. May 20, Hines, IL. 7. Peterson C.L., Darbhe, V.A., Bednar, M.S., Perreault, E.J., and Murray, W.M. (2013) A comparison of two surgical procedures that restore elbow extension after spinal cord injury. 68th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. October 3-5, San Francisco, CA. 8. Peterson C.L., Darbhe, V.A., Bednar, M.S., Perreault, E.J., and Murray, W.M. (2012) A comparison of two surgical procedures that restore elbow extension after spinal cord injury. Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience. October 13-17, New Orleans, LA. 9. *Peterson, C.L., Kautz, S.A., and Neptune, R.R. (2011). Paretic muscle work is increased in pre-swing during hemiparetic walking. 35 th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. August 10-13, Long Beach, CA. 10. Peterson, C.L., Kautz, S.A., and Neptune, R.R. (2010). Increasing paretic leg extension in pre-swing is important for increasing forward propulsion during walking. 34 th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. August 18-21, Providence, RI. 11. Peterson, C.L., Kautz, S.A., and Neptune, R.R. (2010). Braking and propulsive impulses positively relate to walking speed during acceleration and deceleration. 34 th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. August 18-21, Providence, RI. 3
12. *Hall, A.L, Peterson, C.L., Kautz, S.A., and Neptune, R.R. (2010) Relationships between muscle contributions to walking subtasks and functional walking status in persons with post-stroke hemiparesis. 34 th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics. August 18-21, Providence, RI. 13. *Peterson, C.L., Hall, A.L., Kautz, S.A. and Neptune, R.R. (2010). Pre-swing deficits in forward propulsion, swing initiation and power generation by individual muscles during hemiparetic walking. 6 th World Congress on Biomechanics. August 1-6, Singapore. 14. Beaman, C.B., Peterson, C.L., Neptune, R.R and Kautz, S.A. (2009). Differences in self-selected and fastestcomfortable walking in post-stroke hemiparetic persons. 26 th Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research. March 19-20, Houston, TX. 15. Peterson, C.L, Neptune, R.R. and Kautz, S.A. (2008). Differences in correlations of anterior-posterior ground reaction forces with paretic and control leg gait variables. North American Congress on Biomechanics (NACOB). August 5-9, Ann Arbor, MI. 16. *Peterson, C.L, Neptune, R.R. and Kautz, S.A. (2007). Inappropriate flexor synergies influence walking mechanics that reduce paretic propulsion in persons with post-stroke hemiparesis. 18 th Meeting of the International Society for Posture and Gait Research (ISPGR). July 14-18, Burlington, VT. 17. *Peterson, C.L, Neptune, R.R. and Kautz, S.A. (2007). Walking mechanics limit plantar flexor contributions to propulsion in persons with post-stroke hemiparesis. 24 h Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research. February 8-9, Houston, TX. 18. *Turns, L.J., Peterson, C.L, Neptune, R.R. and Kautz, S.A. (2006). Paretic leg muscle activity and walking mechanics contribute to asymmetric hemiparetic gait. 23 rd Annual Houston Conference on Biomedical Engineering Research. February 9-10, Houston, TX. MEMBERSHIPS American Society of Biomechanics since 2008 Society for Neuroscience since 2012 Biomedical Engineering Society since 2015 IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society since 2014 EDITORIAL REFEREE Journal of Biomechanics Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair Journal of Applied Biomechanics Gait & Posture Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development Journal of Neuroscience Methods SERVICE AND OTHER EXPERIENCES University of Michigan College of Engineering Class of 1931E Scholarship Committee Member 2017-present Volunteer for the Perry Initiative in Richmond, VA 2016 Northwestern University Post-Doctoral Forum, Poster Presenter 2013-2015 VA Research Day Participant, Edward Hines Jr., VA Hospital 2011-2014 Sensory Motor Performance Program Seminar Series Coordinator 2012-2013 4
Hosted Michigan Research Community Spring Break at RIC 2014 Taking Responsibility for Responsible Conduct of Research, Northwestern University 2013 Selected to attend NSF Future Faculty Workshop, Northeastern University, Boston, MA 2012 Member of the University of Texas Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Board 2008-2010 Member of UT for Rural Enhancement through Education and Design 2008-2010 Organization Representative- Clinton Global Initiative University Conference, Austin, TX 2009 Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day Volunteer 2008, 2009 Consider Every Option Camp Volunteer 2008-2010 Explore UT Volunteer in 2008, 2009 University of Texas Graduate Student Recruiting Volunteer 2008-2010 Peer Mentor, University of Michigan International Programs in Engineering 2003-2004 COMPLETED RESEARCH SUPPORT 294412 07/01/14-06/30/16 Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Can active elbow extension reduce shoulder loading in C5/C6 quadriplegia? The primary goals of this project are to determine whether active elbow extension decreases mechanical loading at the shoulder and to identify rehabilitative interventions that minimize the risk for shoulder pain during weight-relief lift in individuals with C5/C6 quadriplegia. Role: Postdoctoral Fellow B7515R 10/01/10-09/30/14 Dept. of Veterans Affairs/RR&D Service Principal Investigator: Wendy Murray, Ph.D. A Comparison of Two Surgical Procedures that Restore Elbow Extension The objective of this research is to quantify activation deficits associated with two tendon transfer surgeries across a range of functionally relevant posture and to investigate the neural mechanisms contributing to the activation deficits. Role: Research Associate National Science Foundation 09/01/07 08/31/10 Biomechanical factors affecting propulsion generated by the paretic leg in hemiparetic gait The objective this research was to analyze biomechanical variables that correlate with propulsion generated by the paretic leg in post-stroke hemiparetic gait to provide rationale for the design of more effective rehabilitation strategies Role: Graduate Student Research Fellow 2RO1HD46820-06A1 06/01/04 06/30/12 National Institute of Health (NICHD) Principal Investigator: Steven A. Kautz, Ph.D. Intermuscular Coordination of Hemiparetic Walking The goal of this project is to investigate how impaired muscle force production limits walking speed in hemiparetic patients, with the goal to design effective rehabilitation interventions. Role: Research Associate (08/31/05 08/31/07) 5