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As an academic medical center, we are different from other hospitals because of our research mission. Our collaborative sports medicine research spans the fields of life performance, sports health and physical activity and is recognized internationally. Our work is focused on the mechanisms of injury and the investigation of innovative ways to prevent, diagnose and treat sports-related musculoskeletal injuries.
Our research scientists and physicians are involved in a wide variety of basic science studies and clinical trials that are supported by both federal grants and industry contracts, from leading organizations such as the National Institutes of Health and the National Football League. Plus, our physical therapy team operates using a novel clinician-driven research initiative, which partners our therapists with our experienced researchers to ensure the most current, evidence-based standards and best practices are delivered from the lab and implemented in the clinic more rapidly - ultimately providing active individuals with the best care possible.
Principal Investigator and Research Faculty
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Julie Bishop, MD
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James Borchers, MD
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Matt Briggs, PT, PhD, AT, SCS
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Ajit Chaudhari, PhD, FACSM
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Gregory Cvetanovich, MD
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Stephanie Di Stasi, PhD, PT
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Sushmitha Durgam, PhD
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David Flanigan, MD
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Adam Groth, MD
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Grant Jones, MD
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Christopher Kaeding, MD
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Robert Magnussen, MD
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Kevin Martin, DO
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Kendra McCamey, MD
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Timothy Miller, MD
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James Onate, PhD, AT, ATC
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Catherine Quatman-Yates, PT, DPT, PhD
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Ryan Rauck, MD
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John Ryan, MD
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Laura Schmitt, PT, MPT, PhD
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Michael Tiso, MD
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William Vasileff, MD
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Bryant Walrod, MD
Research Administration
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Angela Pedroza, MPH
- Associate Director, Clinical Research Operations
Masters in Public Health
Bachelor in Athletic Training
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Jenny Perry
- Research Lab Manager
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Michael Keller, MS
- Clinical Research Manager
Masters in Exercise Science
Bachelors in Exercise Science
SOCRA CCRP Certified
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Kate Agan
- Clinical Research Assistant
Bachelors in Psychology
Shoulder Research Lead
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Jenna DeFranco
- Clinical Research Coordinator
Bachelors in Biology and Psychology
SOCRA CCRP Certified
Knee Cartilage Research Lead
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Sarah Jia
- Clinical Research Assistant
Bachelors in Medical Science
Hip and Orthobiologics Research Lead
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Tabi Pontious
- Clinical Research Assistant
Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Health Studies and Biology
ACL Research Lead