Award Impact Stories

Satria Ardianuari

Satria Ardianuari Background Satria Ardianuari is a Research Associate at the VA Center for Limb Loss and MoBility (VA CLiMB) in Seattle, WA. He is also a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington, pursuing concentrations in Biomechanics and Biomechanical Engineering. Satria holds a master’s in Rehabilitation

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Jaclyn ‘Meg’ Sions

Jaclyn ‘Meg’ Sions Background Dr. Sions is an Associate Professor at the University of Delaware in the Department of Physical Therapy. She obtained her Master of Physical Therapy from West Virginia University, her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Temple University, and her PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science from the

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Graci Finco

Graci Finco Background Dr. Graci Finco, is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy in the School of Health Professions at the University of Health Science Center (UNTHSC). She also has a secondary appointment in the Center for Anatomical Science within the School of Biomedical Sciences. She directs the Limb Loss

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Kinsey Herrin

Kinsey Herrin Background Kinsey Herrin is a Senior Research Scientist in the School of Mechanical Engineering and the Director of the Human Interface Design Development and Engineering lab. She is an American Board Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Her research focuses on

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Christopher Havorka

DeChristopher Havorka Background I am an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine’s Orthotics and Prosthetics Program. I teach courses in Ethics, Clinical Practice Management, Research Methods and of course Orthotics and Prosthetics. I also engage in research by examining the influence of teaching tools and simulators and their influence

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Denise Hull

Denise Hull Background Denise Hull, a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist at Wheeler Orthotics and Prosthetics, is driven by her passion for science and service. With a Master’s degree from Baylor College of Medicine and a background in chemistry from Virginia Tech, she brings innovative, personalized care to her patients. Denise thrives

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Kiley Armstrong

Kiley Armstrong Background Kiley Armstrong, MS, MPO, CPO is a Research Prosthetist-Orthotist at Northwestern University Prosthetics-Orthotics Center. With a deep passion for enhancing the quality and accessibility of orthotic and prosthetic care, she integrates her clinical insights into cutting-edge research, innovation, and technologicaladvancements. Kiley is dedicated to improving equity in

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Kierra Falbo

Abby Citterman Research Prosthetist Orthotist; PhD Candidate / Minneapolis VA; University of Minnesotaette Children’s Background Kierra Falbo completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill and her Master’s degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics at Northwestern University. Kierra iscurrently a Research Prosthetist Orthotist with

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Abby Citterman

Abby Citterman Background Abigail Citterman is a first-year orthotic & prosthetic resident at Gillette Children’s and a research fellowwith the Utah NeuroRobotics Lab. Her research interests include developing and validating novelrehabilitative technologies for individuals with neuromuscular disabilities. Abby earned an honorsbachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Utah

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Kyle Leister

Kyle Leister Program Director/Assistant Professor | East Tennessee State University Background Kyle Leister is a Certified Orthotist/Prosthetist and director of the Master of Science inOrthotics/Prosthetics Program at East Tennessee State University. Dr. Leister’s research focuses onobjective measures of physical activity and methods for strengthening the link between wearabletechnologies and clinical

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