Dr. Jordan J. Williams

Dr. Jordan J. WilliamsMarquette University

Olin Engineering, 338A

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America(414) 288-7569jordan.j.williams@marquette.eduGoogle Scholar

Curriculum Vitae

Assistant Professor

Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering

Director

The Neural Engineering, Interfacing, Modulation and Optimization Laboratory (NEIMO)

Professional Preparation

• Postdoctoral Scholar, 2013-2019, Systems Neuroscience Institute, University of Pittsburgh
• M.D., 2013, Washington University in St. Louis
• Ph.D., 2013, Biomedical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis
• B.S., 2005, Electrical Engineering, South Dakota State University
• B.S., 2005, Engineering Physics, South Dakota State University

Research Interests

• Peripheral optogenetics for motor stimulation
• Brain-machine interfaces and neural prosthetics
• Viral gene therapy for spinal cord injury and disease
• Neural correlates of motor learning

Selected Recent Publications

Grants

Williams, Jordan (Principal Investigator); "Peripheral Optogenetic Restoration of Motor Function Following Spinal Cord Injury." Sponsored by the Morton Cure Paralysis Fund (July 2021 - June 2022).