John A. Buford, Ph.D.

Professor 
School of Allied Medical Professions, Physical Therapy Program

Degree: University of California Los Angeles
Post-doctoral Training: University of Washington - Seattle

Contact Information
516 Atwell Hall
453 W. 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH  43210
PHONE: (614) 292-1520
FAX: (614) 292-0210
E-MAIL: Buford.5@osu.edu

Link to NLM PubMed publications list for John A. Buford (last 10 years)

Research Area:

Neural control of movement.

Current Research:

My current project is to study the function of the reticulospinal system.  This system in the brainstem is one of the four major pathways by which the brain controls movement, but it is the least understood.  When humans suffer from stroke and other head injuries, increased reliance on other systems, such as the reticulospinal system, may be one avenue for recovery.  Therefore, it is important to understand what this motor system does and what potential for function it may offer.  Other areas of interest include the functions of the spinal cord and basal ganglia in motor control, the neural control of locomotion, and biomechanics.