Richard L. Lieber

Rick Lieber
Born
Richard L. Lieber

(1956-12-14) December 14, 1956
EducationUniversity of California, Davis (BS, Ph.D) University of California, San Diego (Postdoc, MBA)
Scientific career
FieldsPhysiology, Anatomy, Biology, Biomedical Engineering
InstitutionsShirley Ryan AbilityLab Northwestern University
Websitehttps://www.sralab.org/researchers/richard-lieber-phd

Richard (Rick) L. Lieber (born December 14, 1956) is an American scientist in the field of muscle physiology who is an internationally recognized expert in skeletal muscle structure and function. His research focuses on skeletal muscle properties in individuals with neurological disorders such as spinal cord injury or cerebral palsy to identify targets for therapeutic interventions.