Laila Alibiglou, PT, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the physical therapy department. Her academic journey includes attaining a Ph.D. in Neuroscience and post-doctoral research training at Northwestern University, with a specialized focus on Movement Disorders Neurophysiology. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
Prior to her role in the School of Health & Human Sciences, Alibiglou held faculty positions at the Department of Physical Therapy at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at San Diego State University. Additionally, she held a faculty role in the Department of Neuroscience abroad. Her academic, research, and instruction background has led her to educate and guide graduate and professional students across diverse disciplines (physical therapy, neuroscience, medicine, biomedical engineering, movement science, and psychology) while also providing mentorship to numerous DPT, MSc, and Ph.D. students over the years.
Central to her research endeavors is exploring the fundamental neural mechanisms underlying movement control and locomotion in individuals with and without neurological impairments. A secondary objective of her work involves translating insights from basic scientific research into applicable studies that contribute to the advancement of novel diagnostic methods, monitoring systems, and innovative interventions for clinical use. Currently, she has several ongoing research studies related to Parkinson’s disease.
