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Warren M. Grill

Edmund T. Pratt, Jr. School Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Box 90281, Dept Biomedical Engineering, Durham, NC 27708-0281
Ciemas 1139, Durham, NC 27708

Overview


Our research employs engineering approaches to understand and control neural function. We work on fundamental questions and applied development in electrical stimulation of the nervous system to restore function to individuals with neurological impairment or injury.

Current projects include:
• understanding the mechanisms of and developing advanced approaches to deep brain stimulation to treat movement disorders,
• developing novel approaches to peripheral nerve electrical stimulation for restoration of bladder function, 
• understanding the mechanisms of and developing advanced approaches to spinal cord stimulation to treat chronic pain,
• understanding and controlling the cellular effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation, and
• design of novel electrodes and waveforms for selective stimulation of the nervous system.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Edmund T. Pratt, Jr. School Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering · 2016 - Present Biomedical Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering
Bass Fellow · 2014 - Present Biomedical Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering
Professor in Neurobiology · 2010 - Present Neurobiology, Basic Science Departments
Professor in Neurosurgery · 2017 - Present Neurosurgery, Neurosurgery
Core Faculty in Innovation & Entrepreneurship · 2018 - Present Duke Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Initiatives
Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences · 2008 - Present Duke Institute for Brain Sciences, University Institutes and Centers
Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society · 2018 - Present Duke Science & Society, Initiatives
Professor of Biomedical Engineering · 2008 - Present Biomedical Engineering, Pratt School of Engineering

Education, Training & Certifications


Case Western Reserve University · 1995 Ph.D.
Case Western Reserve University · 1992 M.S.
Boston University · 1989 B.S.