Award Impact Stories

Noah-Rosenblatt

Noah Rosenblatt

Noah Rosenblatt Background Dr. Rosenblatt received his PhD in biomedical engineering from Boston University, and completed his post-doctoral training at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)in the Biomechanics Research Lab under the mentorship of Dr. Mark Grabiner. He then continued at UIC as a Research Associate Professor, teaching biomechanics

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Satria Ardianuari

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 Graci Finco, PhD, CPO is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Texas Christian University. She directs the Limb Loss and Difference Lab, where her research focuses on improving prosthetic care for people with limb loss (i.e. amputation etiology) and limb difference (i.e. congenital etiology).

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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

Christopher 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. Since entering

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Armstrong

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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Falbo - Award Recipient

Kierra Falbo

Background Dr. Kierra Falbo is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pittsburgh working with the Rehab Neural Engineering Labs. Dr. Falbo recently defended her dissertation and earned her PhD in Rehabilitation Science from the University of Minnesota, performing her research at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center. She also holds

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Abby

Abby Citterman

Abby Citterman Background Abigail Citterman is a second-year orthotic & prosthetic resident at Gillette Children’s and a research fellow with the Utah NeuroRobotics Lab. Her research interests include developing and validating novel rehabilitative technologies for individuals with neuromuscular disabilities. Abby graduated with an honors bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from

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