EDUCATION
2000-2011 BROWN UNIVERSITY Providence, RI
Doctorate of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering, 2011
• Doctoral Dissertation: “Tribological Properties of Lubricin Mutant Mouse Knee Joints.”
o Joukowsky Family Foundation Outstanding Dissertation Award – Finalist.
Masters of Science, Biomedical Engineering, 2005
• Master’s Thesis: “An Investigation of the Use of Mechanical Testing to Predict the Efficacy of Chest Protectors in Reducing Sudden Cardiac Death (Commotio Cordis) from Blunt Impact.”
Bachelors of Science, Biomedical Engineering, 2004
APPOINTMENTS
2011-Present BROWN UNIVERSITY Providence, RI
Instructor in Orthopaedics (Research)
2013-Present ANNALS OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Journal Review Board
2011-Present OSTEOARTHRITIS AND CARTILAGE
Journal Review Board
2011-Present MEDICAL ENGINEERING & PHYSICS
Journal Review Board
2007-2010 BROWN CAMPUS LIFE SUBCOMMITTEE ON ATHLETICS AND PE
Graduate Student Representative
EXPERIENCE
2011-Present PROVIDENCE VA MEDICAL CENTER Providence, RI
Postdoctoral Fellow
• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, surgeons, and physical therapists to investigate orthopaedic and rehabilitation solutions for Veterans.
o Projects include: Investigation of the Kinematics of Shod and Barefoot Runners using Bi-Planar Videoradiography and a Motion Tracking System; Characterization of Disability in ACL Patients Using Virtual Reality and Motion Capture; Restoration of Kinematic Function Following ACL Reconstruction; Validation of the MIT Wrist Manus Kinematic Data using 3-D Motion Capture
• Developed, edited, and managed human subject research protocols and consent forms according to Institutional Review Board (IRB) standards for multiple projects.
• Conducted human subject research by designing and developing experimental protocols, performing subject recruitment, collecting data, and analyzing results.
• Served as lead investigator and project manager on 3 projects focusing on the biomechanics of human motion.
o Executed and completed motion capture data collection, processing, and analysis for 2 of these studies using Qualisys cameras and software, Visual3D, Matlab, and statistical analysis software
o Coordinated and managed a multidisciplinary team, as well as collected and processed data, for a longitudinal study. This project continues to enroll subjects and collect data at designated time points.
o Submitted 3 abstracts for presentation at national and international conferences; 3 publications in preparation for submission to peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervised 3 undergraduate students through motion capture data collection, processing, and analysis.
• Managed laboratory hardware and software.
2004-2011 BROWN UNIVERSITY – DEPARTMENT OF ORTHOPAEDICS Providence, RI
PhD Candidate/Graduate Student/Research Assistant
• Collaborated with engineers, scientists, surgeons, residents, and undergraduate, graduate and medical students on over 10 projects focused on sports biomechanics, mechanical and material properties, osteoarthritis, and orthopaedic biomechanics.
• Experienced in sports equipment safety testing, cellular level bench top research, in vivo and ex vivo animal models, and cadaveric studies.
• Served as lead investigator on 4 projects.
o Designed test apparatuses, including a friction tester and a driven pendulum system, using SolidWorks 3D CAD design software.
o Developed and conducted bench-top research experiments and biomechanical tests.
o Processed and analyzed data using several types of software, including custom Matlab code, and a variety of laboratory techniques such as Tekscan, Qualisys Motion Capture equipment and software, materials testing with servo-hydraulic machines, cell viability testing, confocal microscopy, and atomic force microscopy.
o Performed statistical analyses for each study.
o Generated the results and findings to produce: Doctoral dissertation, Master’s thesis, 5 peer-reviewed publications, and 6 podium and 14 poster presentations at national and international conferences.
• Supervised and guided 5 students and several orthopaedic surgical residents through experimental protocol development and execution, data analysis, and abstract and manuscript preparation.
2003-2006 BROWN UNIVERSITY – DIVISION OF ENGINEERING Providence, RI
Teaching Assistant
• Appropriate Technology (Brown University Course EN93).
o Mentored students through the stages of design projects by hosting brainstorming meetings and guiding students in the laboratory and machine shop.
o Evaluated and graded student homework assignments and provided detailed feedback throughout the semester.
• BioInstrumentation Design (Brown University Course EN123).
o Provided technical guidance to undergraduate biomedical engineering students to help them troubleshoot and successfully complete weekly laboratory design projects.
o Administered laboratory assignment evaluations.
• Entrepreneurship and Good Work (Brown University Course EN193).
o Lead weekly debates with 10-15 students related to entrepreneurship topics discussed during class.
o Developed, organized, and managed the class website.
2001 FAULKNER HOSPITAL – DEPARTMENT OF GASTROENTEROLOGY Boston, MA
Research Assistant
• Assisted in the organization of clinical trials involving the treatment of Hepatitis C and cirrhosis.
• Collected data through patient visits to monitor disease status.
• Managed paperwork and medication distribution.
ADDITIONAL DATA
• Computer Skills: Matlab, Tekscan, Qualisys, Visual3D, Solid Works, Scion/NIH Image, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Mimics, Autoscoper, Maya, Microsoft Office, SigmaStat and SigmaPlot, Prism GraphPad, EndNote.
• Laboratory Skills: Qualisys Motion Capture; Cosmed Metabolic Testing; Delsys Electromyography; Tekscan; Novel Pedar; Fuji Pressure Sensitive Film; Microscopy (Bright Field, Differential Interference Contrast, Fluorescence, Confocal, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, atomic force microscopy); Animal.
• Interests: Travel, Volunteering, Running, Triathlons, Indoor Soccer.
• Volunteering: Tutor, Dorcas Place Adult & Family Learning Center, Inc, Providence, RI (2005-2008; 2008 Volunteer of the Year Award); Biomedical Engineer, Angkor Hospital for Children, Siem Reap Cambodia (06/2005, 08/2007).
• Personal Accolades: 2007 Vermont City Marathon, 2008 Providence Ironman 70.3, 2009 Marine Corps Marathon, 2010 Ragnar Relay - New England, 2010 Reach the Beach New Hampshire, 2011 Pittsburgh Marathon.
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
1. Brunner AM, Henn CM, Drewniak EI, L...
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