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History & Mission
A Commitment to Research and Innovation
Founded in 1985, the De Luca Foundation (DLF) is a private charitable organization. DLF dedicates its financial resources to serving the Biomechanics Research Community through R&D grants, travel grants, public education, and workshops to:
- Raise awareness of innovative methodologies for understanding human motor control
- Fostering innovative work
- Educating students and young researchers
- Funding research ideas to study neuromuscular diseases
Click here to learn more about these programs.
DLF is governed by its Board of Advisors and supported by a team of dedicated researchers, including a distinguished Scientific Advisory Committee, to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization.