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Jill L. McNitt-GrayProfessor of Biological Sciences and Biomedical EngineeringContact Information E-mail: mcnitt@usc.edu Phone: (213) 740-7902 Office: PED 107 LINKS Biomechanics Research Lab |
Education |
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 Ph.D. Biomechanics, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, 5/1989
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M.A. Biomechanics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 5/1985
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A.B. Mathematics and Statistics, Coaching Certification, Miami University, 5/1980
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Academic Appointment, Affiliation, and Employment History |
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Professor, University of Southern California, 02/03/2006-
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Joint Appointment Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California, 01/01/1989-
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Description of Research |
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Summary Statement of Research Interests |
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| Professor McNitt-Gray studies mechanisms organisms use to control and distribute mechanical load during goal-directed multijoint movements involving external loading. | |
Research Keywords |
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| biomechanics, multijoint movement, impact, motor control, neuroscience, mechanical engineering, injury prevention, performance, sports, dance, music, clinical populations, ergonomics, rehabilitation engineering | |
Affiliations with Research Centers, Labs, and Other Institutions |
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Biomechanics Research Lab, Director,http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/kinesiology/biomech/index.htm
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Center for Excellence in Genomic Science, mentor-Genomic Research Experience for Undergraduates(GREU)
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Center for Robotics and Embedded Systems,http://cres.usc.edu/Research/labs.php
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Colburn School of Music, Collaborator
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Department of Veterans Administration, Researcher (WOC)
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Get SSet Sports Science, Engineering, and Technology Academy, Co-Director,http://www.sdsa.org/pub/sdsa_docs/programs/getsset.html
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Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Consultant/Collaborator
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UCLA Dept of Music, Music Education,http://www.music.ucla.edu/People/Faculty%20bios/FHeuser.html
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USC Athletics, Biomechanics/Performance Consultant
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USC Center for Excellence in Teaching National Science Foundation Young Scholars Program, Mentor,http://www.usc.edu/admin/provost/cet/
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Publications |
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Journal Article |
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Lee, J., Flashner, H., McNitt-Gray, J. L.
(2011).
Lee, J., Flashner, H., & McNitt-Gray, J.L. (2011). Estimation of multibody kinematics using position measurements. Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics. Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics.
Vol. January 2011
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J.L. Mc Nitt-Gray, J. J.
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Raina, S., McNitt-Gray, J.L., Mulroy, S., Requejo, P.S. (2011). Effect of increased load on scapular kinematics during manual wheelchair propulsion in individuals with paraplegia and tetraplegia. Human Movement Science.
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Munaretto, J.
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Munaretto, J., McNitt-Gray, J.L., Flashner, H., & Requejo, P.S. (2011). Effect of reaction force redirection on the upper extremity mechanical demand imposed during manual wheelchair propulsion. Clinical Biomechanics.
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Raina, S.
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Raina, S., McNitt-Gray, J.L., Mulroy, S., & Requejo, P.S. (2011). Effect of recovery patterns on wheelchair propulsion kinetics of users with paraplegia and tetraplegia. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine.
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Tseng, Z.
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Tseng, Zhijie Jack, McNitt-Gray, J.L., Flashner, H., Wang, X., & Enciso, R. (2011). Model sensitivity and use of the comparative finite element method in mammalian jaw mechanics: mandible performance in the gray wolf, PLoS ONE, 6(4).
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McNitt-Gray, J. L.
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Requejo, P.S., Maneekobkunwong, S., McNitt-Gray, J.L., Adkins, R., & Waters, R. (2009). Influence of hand-rim wheelchairs with rear suspension on seat forces and head accelerations during curb descent landings. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 41: 459-466.
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McNitt-Gray, J. L.
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Mathiyakom, W. *& McNitt-Gray, J.L. & Wilcox, R. (2007). Regulation of angular impulse during two forward translating tasks, Journal of Applied Biomechanics, 23, 149-61. Journal of Applied Biomechanics.
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Mathiyakom, W., McNitt-Gray, , Wilcox, R. R.
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Mathiyakom, W.*, McNitt-Gray, J.L. & Wilcox, R. (2006). Lower extremity control and dynamics during backward angular impulse generation in backward translating tasks, Experimental Brain Research, 169(3):377-88. Experimental Brain Research/Springer.
Vol. 169(3), pp. 377-88.
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McNitt-Gray,
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McNitt-Gray, J.L., Requejo, P.S., & Flashner, H. (2006). Multijoint control strategies transfer between tasks, Biological Cybernetics. 94(6):501-10. Biological Cybernetics/Springer.
Vol. 94(6), pp. 501-10.
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Mathiyakom, W., McNitt-Gray, , Wilcox, R. R.
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Mathiyakom, W.*, McNitt-Gray, J.L. & Wilcox, R. (2006). Lower extremity control and dynamics during backward angular impulse generation in forward translating tasks, Journal of Biomechanics, 39(6):990-1000. Journal of Biomechanics/Elsevier.
Vol. 39(6), pp. 990-1000.
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Mathiyakom, W.
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Mathiyakom, W.*, McNitt-Gray, J.L., Requejo, P.S.*, & Costa, K.* (2004). Modifying center of mass trajectory during sit-to-stand tasks redistributes the mechanical demand across the lower extremity joints, Clinical Biomechanics. 20(1),105-111.
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McNitt-Gray, J. L.
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McNitt-Gray, J.L. Hester, D.M.E.,* Mathiyakom, W.,* & Munkasy, B.A.* (2001). Mechanical demand and multijoint control during landing depend on orientation of the body segments relative to the reaction force. Journal of Biomechanics. 34, 1471–1482.
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Heuser, F.
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Heuser, F. & McNitt-Gray, J.L. (1993). EMG potentials in trumpet players with asymmetrical mouthpiece placement, Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 8(3), 96-102.
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Other |
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McNitt-Gray, McNitt-Gray, J.L., Koff, S.R. & Hall, B.L. (1992). The influence of dance training and foot position on landing mechanics, Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 7(3), 87-91.
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McNitt-Gray, Heuser, F.* & McNitt-Gray, J.L. (1991). EMG potentials prior to tone commencement in trumpet players, Medical Problems of Performing Artists, 6(2), 51-56.
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Multimedia Scholarship and Creative Works |
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Multimedia, Multimedia data base for analyzing movement
http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/kinesiology/biomech/gallery.htm, 06/01/1992-
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Honors and Awards |
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Mellon Mentoring Award for Mentorship of Undergraduate Students, 3/2010-
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President-Elect, President, Past-President American Society of Biomechanics, 8/25/2009-8/26/2012
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Zumberge Fellow for Interdisciplinary Research with Flashner, H., University of Southern California, 1998, 8/1/1998-12/31/1999
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USC Innovative Teaching Award, USC Center for Excellence in Teaching Innovative Teaching Award, 1992
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Winner of Prince Alexandre de Merode Award- Physical Sciences- International Olympic Committee, Medical Commission, 2002. Requejo P.S.*, McNitt-Gray, J.L., & Flashner, H. Flight phase joint control required for successful gymnastics landings. Presented by P.S. Requejo., 1988-1989
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Service to the University |
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Administrative Appointments |
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Chair, WiSE-College Committee, 08/20/2009-
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