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Dr. Billinger's current research interests are aimed at examining the cardiovascular and pulmonary changes that occur following stroke. She is interested in determining the role of exercise interventions on cardiovascular function and blood flow in people with chronic disease.
Dr. Cirstea’s interests are to understand the mechanisms underlying brain plasticity following human brain injury and its functional relevance. This understanding should lead to the development of interventional approaches that are designed to enhance adaptive neuroplasticity mechanisms and suppress maladaptative ones.
Dr. Colgrove's research impacts a broad spectrum; by working in clinical, educational and data analysis settings, she’s working to broaden the horizons of physical therapy and rehabilitation. In the field of research, Dr. Colgrove is examining how yoga affects those who have suffered from stroke and how the particular activity can impact their physical function and psychological parameters.
Linda’s research involves a collaborative design with the Bioengineering department at KU Lawrence, specifically in regards to ACL injury.
Dr. Gagnon's current research focuses on early identification of movement dysfunction in preterm infants. The goal of this research is to improve early identification of infants at-risk for developmental delay or disability, and to examine long-term outcomes and trends in early intervention follow-up for babies born preterm.
Current research involves people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy and aims to improve treatment for these individuals especially as it relates to fall prevention. Through this research, it is hoped that clinically useful and accurate fall risk assessment tools for people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy can be identified.
Dr. Kluding’s current projects are focused on health promotion interventions for people with diabetes, and she collaborates with researchers in the Departments of Neurology, Anatomy and Cell Biology, Endocrinology, and Clinical Pharmacology. Dr. Kluding is also an Assistant Director of the General Clinical Research Center (GCRC), and directs the GCRC Exercise Physiology lab.
Dr. Liu is currently conducting research in the area of motor learning, postural control, and gait disorders in individuals with age-related diseases such as stroke, and Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Liu is also working on research projects to quantitatively assess the effect and mechanism of complementary medicine approaches including acupuncture and qigong exercise in cancer patients and patients with neurological diseases. In addition, he and his students are involved in research of functional instability of ankle joint after sprain injuries.
Dr. Loudon’s research interest is in the area of pathomechanics and athletic injuries. Specifically, she is interested in the effect of static and dynamic postures on the incidence of knee injuries in the female.
Dr. Pohl’s research is centered on post-stroke neurological rehabilitation. By investigating the effects of unilateral lesions on bilateral upper extremity control, and also the relationship of cognition and post-stroke function recovery, Dr. Pohl is working to decrease disabilities for adults with neurological deficits.
Dr. Sabus’ research pursuits are in innovative teaching practices, clinical educational outcomes, bridging academic and clinical education, inclusion of evidence-based practice in clinical education, and the social context of physical therapy practice and physical therapist education.
Investigation of biochemical and neural mechanisms contributing to chronic pain syndromes and exercise training. Dr. Sharma is interested in examining central sensitization and effects of exercise training on the central nervous system.
Dr. Siengsukon is currently examing the role of sleep in motor skill learning in individuals with stroke. Dr. Siengsukon aims to understand the sleep characteristics of individuals with stroke and how these sleep characteristics influence overnight skill enhancement.
Dr. Smirnova is working on cellular and molecular adaptations of the heart to conditions of diabetes. Projects include the analysis of the benefits of physical exercise and pharmacological treatments for diabetic heart disease, and proteomics approaches to identifying molecular mechanisms and pathways affected in the diabetic heart.
Dr. Stehno-Bittel’s commitment to curing diabetes is a two-fold venture: In the laboratory, Dr. Stehno-Bittel is exploring the restoration of normal glycemic conditions through pancreatic islet transplantation, and the creation of bio-artificial pancreatic islets. Dr. Stehno-Bittel is also conducting community-based research aimed at preventing type 2 diabetes and improving the lives of those individuals already dealing with the affliction.
Research focuses on the effects of exercise on diabetic heart disease with an emphasis on the lymphatic system.
Dr. Wang currently works on fatty acid metabolism in energy homeostasis. Her research team is particularly interested in a gene called NADH Cytochrome b5 OxiReductase (Ncb5or). Studying Ncb5or knockout mice that develop lipodystrophy and diabetes, researchers aim to provide new insights into the prevention and treatment of obesity and diabetes.
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