Dr Gregory Pearcey
IAS Open Programme
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Dr Pearcey is an Assistant Professor in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) and holds a cross-appointment in the Division of BioMedical Sciences. He completed a Bachelor of Kinesiology and MSc in Exercise Physiology at MUN before pursuing a PhD in Neuroscience with Paul Zehr at University of Victoria.
During his PhD, he studied how spinal reflexes are modified by sensory stimulation and rhythmic movement. He then trained under CJ Heckman and Zev Rymer during two postdoctoral fellowships at Northwestern University, where he acquired a newfound love for the analysis of human motor unit discharge behaviour in health and disease. He now directs the Neural Interface for Movement Lab and is interested in decoding the neural control of human movement. The goal of his work is to understand and enhance neuroplasticity for the recovery of motor function after neurological impairment. Greg has a profound interest in connecting with and learning from researchers around the world, which is why he has organised and hosted the Motor Unit Group Seminar Series since 2020, and serves as an elected member of several committees, including the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Board of Directors, and International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology Advisory Council.
During their IAS Fellowship, Dr Pearcey is collaborating with Dr Jakob Škarabot from the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences.