Researcher Background
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Physical Therapy, Neurology, and Orthopedic Surgery, WashU Medicine
Training
- 2011 - 2014: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Stem Cell Bioengineering , University of California, San Diego, CA
Education
- 2004: BS, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
- 2004: MS, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
- 2011: PhD, University of California, San Diego, CA
Research & Selected Publications
Research Interest
My lab focuses on how local and systemic features of disease impact skeletal muscle contractile function. In the area of cancer, we are beginning exploration of tumor and chemotherapeutic effects on muscle contraction (in combination with or independent of muscle wasting).
Research Publications