Research Symposium -2019

16th Annual Biomechanics Research Symposium

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

STAR Campus, University of Delaware

Keynote Speaker: Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, MPT, PhD

Lecture Title: TBD

Dr. Stevens-Lapsley is a Professor and Director of the Rehabilitation Science PhD Program in the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center. She is focused on identifying, integrating and advancing innovative evidence-based medicine solutions for older adult rehabilitation through highly effective research methods and partnerships. She has almost 20 years of clinical research experience in patients with osteoarthritis planning joint arthroplasty, and more recently, medically complex patient populations. Her research ranges from understanding the mechanisms of skeletal muscle dysfunction to studies of implementation of best rehabilitation practices in post-acute care settings. More specifically, her research includes the evaluation of care bundling strategies for joint arthroplasty, pragmatic interventions in medically complex patient populations, and health services research to understanding how rehabilitation services impact hospitalization rates and functional performance. Her clinical research has resulted in numerous publications (100+), national and international speaking invitations, and awards such as the Jack Walker Manuscript award from the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and an Excellence in Research Award. Over the past decade, she has received over $14 million dollars to support her clinical research.

Dr. Stevens-Lapsley earned her PT degree at the University of Delaware, where she went on to complete a PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science with a focus in Applied Physiology. She then completed post-doctoral training at the University of Florida.

Highlights

Poster and podium presentations will be given by students with awards for the best presentations
Check out ongoing biomechanical research projects
Social interaction and networking among faculty, students, clinical collaborators and industry professionals
Morning snack and lunch provided for all who register

Abstract Submission and Deadline Information

Abstract Submission Form
Abstract deadline: Monday, March 4th
Poster size requirement: no larger than 3′ x 4′ vertical or horizontal
Podium presentation slides should be on a dark background to be seen in the Atrium

Program – subject to change

8:30	Breakfast & Poster set-up	STAR CAMPUS- GLASS ATRIUM
9:00	Welcome & Introductory Remarks Dr. Liyun Wang, Director of the Center for Biomechanical Engineering Research	STAR CAMPUS- GLASS ATRIUM
9:05	Keynote Lecture: Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, MPT, PhD	STAR CAMPUS- GLASS ATRIUM
10:20	Break
10:35	Podium Session 1	STAR CAMPUS- GLASS ATRIUM
11:35	Lunch
12:00	Poster Session 1 (odds)	STAR CAMPUS- MAIN CONCOURSE
1:00	Poster Session 2 (evens)	STAR CAMPUS- MAIN CONCOURSE
2:00	Break
2:15	Podium Session 2	STAR CAMPUS- GLASS ATRIUM
3:15	Announcing the Vince Baro Undergraduate Research Awardees	STAR CAMPUS- GLASS ATRIUM
3:30	Awards Session	STAR CAMPUS- GLASS ATRIUM
4:00	Adjourn