Taylor M. Zuleger

Dr. Taylor Zuleger is a neuroscientist and postdoctoral research fellow at the Emory Human Performance Institute (EHPI), and a Research Health Science Specialist at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta VA Medical Center. His research examines how concussive, repetitive head impact exposure, and blast-related head impacts alter brain structure and function, with the goal of improving rehabilitation after neurological injury. Using advanced neuroimaging, he studies the neural mechanisms behind movement dysfunction and cognitive and mental health outcomes in athletes and military personnel.

Dr. Zuleger earned his PhD in neuroscience from the University of Cincinnati, where, supported by a T32 training grant, he developed fMRI paradigms using lower extremity movement and MR-safe biomechanics to identify brain-based biomarkers of injury risk in athletes exposed to repetitive head impacts and concussion. He previously completed post-baccalaureate R25 training at Northwestern University and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, investigating rehabilitation strategies for stroke survivors, and holds dual bachelor’s degrees in psychology and human biology from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

At Emory EHPI, Dr. Zuleger oversees all neuroimaging data collection and methodology and contributes to musculoskeletal imaging projects on injury risk and recovery. His work aims to bridge neuroscience, sports medicine, and military health to reduce the long-term consequences of neurological injury in athletes, service members, and Veterans.