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I received my MSc (2005) and PhD (2009) in Biomechanics from the University of Waterloo.
Prior to joining Laurier, I was a postdoctoral fellow cross appointed in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California-San Diego.
My research is in the area of biomechanics, specifically musculoskeletal spine health and low back pain. Of particular interest is the intervertebral disc: the soft tissue between each of the vertebrae. These discs can become injured as a result of trauma, or gradually as a result of overuse, and the way in which they become damaged changes as we age. My main interests lie in understanding disc herniation and disc degeneration.
Using a tissue-based (in vitro) and human-based (in vivo) approach, my research address questions such as:
I have volunteer research positions in both my in vitro and in vivo labs for undergraduate students.
I am willing to supervise graduate students who are interested in spine biomechanics research. Contact me for more information.
Contact Info:
T: 519.884.0710 x4582; In vitro lab x4685; In vivo lab x4564
Office location: BA 542 (Bricker Academic)
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