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.
Research and Science Director
Principal Investigator and Research Faculty
Research Administration
Angela Pedroza, MPH
- Associate Director, Clinical Research Operations
Masters in Public Health
Bachelor in Athletic Training
Michael Keller, MS
- Clinical Research Manager
Masters in Exercise Science
Bachelors in Exercise Science
SOCRA CCRP Certified
Kate Agan
- Clinical Research Assistant
Bachelors in Psychology
Shoulder Research Lead
Jenna DeFranco
- Clinical Research Coordinator
Bachelors in Biology and Psychology
SOCRA CCRP Certified
Knee Cartilage Research Lead
Sarah Jia
- Clinical Research Assistant
Bachelors in Medical Science
Hip and Orthobiologics Research Lead
Tabi Pontious
- Clinical Research Assistant
Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Health Studies and Biology
ACL Research Lead