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Christina Bourantas, BA is originally from Wilmington, DE. Christina graduated from DePauw University with a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Physics. At DePauw, she conducted research in both the Kinesiology and Physics departments, researching force output of Division III swimmers and astrophysics, respectively. In addition to on campus research, Christina researched at the Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Her research focused on long-term rehabilitation in children with cerebral palsy and casting effects of children with arthrogryposis. In the Movement Science Program, Christina will be mentored by Dr. Michael Harris and have the opportunity to research orthopaedic biomechanics. Outside of the lab, Christina enjoys playing field hockey, cooking, Greek dancing, and traveling! Stacey Chen, PT, DPT, MSCI, ATC received her bachelor&＃8217;s degree in athletic training from the University of Evansville in 2015. While pursuing her clinical degree, she concurrently worked in a biomechanics laboratory. As she became more passionate in both clinical care and clinical research, she decided to advance her training in both areas and completed a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation and Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2021 and 2023 at Washington University in St. Louis. She is currently mentored by Dr. Rebekah Lawrence and her research focuses on understanding factors contributing to rotator cuff pathology and developing targeted treatment strategies to improve an individual’s quality of life. In her free time, Stacey enjoys playing pickleball, listening to podcasts, and working on jigsaw puzzles.  Allison Haussler, BS is originally from Cincinnati, OH. She received her Bachelor&＃8217;s degrees in both Psychology and Dance from Loyola University Chicago. As an undergraduate, she researched the effectiveness of movement-based learning, specifically through the avenue of gesture. Throughout her time in Chicago, Allison worked as an ABA therapist and participated as an instructor for Dance with a Doc, a program designed to educate the aging population on the benefits of movement while providing them access to an informed doctor. In the Movement Science Program, she will be mentored by Dr. Gammon Earhart and hopes to study alternative exercise interventions for people with Parkinson disease. Outside of the lab, Allison enjoys taking dance classes, going to yoga, baking, and spending time with friends and family.  Dakota Kamm, MS received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Exercise Physiology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.  During graduate school, Dakota worked on his thesis detailing the impact of both a Western Diet consumption and sexual dimorphic differences on the permeability of the blood brain barrier in a senescence accelerated mouse model.  Prior to his time at Washington University, Dakota worked as a research assistant at Saint Louis University, where he was involved with multiple studies investigating the effect of ketogenic diets and ketone bodies on rescuing the functionality of the heart in a mouse model of induced heart failure.  Here at Wash U, he is mentored by Dr. Gretchen Meyer.  In Dr. Meyer’s lab, Dakota will have the opportunity to investigate muscle physiology and pathology, specifically the role of adipose-derived stem cells, their mechanosensing properties, and how to harbor and direct those stem cells to promote muscle regeneration.  Outside of the lab, Dakota enjoys reading, working out, hiking, watching football, and spending time with his wife and daughter.  Kayla Krueger, PT, DPT received a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Alabama and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from Samford University. While pursuing her DPT, Kayla developed an interest in musculoskeletal pain conditions and the efficacy of current treatments. Her research, mentored by Dr. Linda Van Dillen, focuses on understanding how spinal movement impairments contribute to the development and course of low back pain. In her spare time, Kayla enjoys watching college football, working out, and playing tennis. Jake Parson, MS received both his Bachelor&＃8217;s and Master&＃8217;s degrees in Exercise Physiology from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Prior to his time at Washington University, Jake worked as an Exercise Physiologist in Cardiopulmonary Rehab where he helped patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases live healthier lifestyles. During graduate school, Jake worked on his thesis project analyzing the impact of diet and exercise on irisin, a novel protein that stimulates the browning of white adipose and holds interest in the treatment of obesity and diabetes. Here at Wash U he is mentored by Dr. Gretchen Meyer. In this lab, Jake will have the opportunity to further investigate muscle physiology and pathology, particularly in fatty infiltration of muscle and the unique signaling between skeletal muscle and adipose tissue. Jake is passionate about further analyzing the language of cells and the interactions between muscle and fat in better understanding and treatment of metabolic diseases. When Jake is not in the lab, he enjoys working out, watching football, book-hunting with his wife, or playing with his great dane pup. Molly Shepherd, BS, grew up in Iowa City, Iowa before attending Washington University in St. Louis and receiving her Bachelor&＃8217;s degree in Mechanical Engineering. During her undergraduate career, Molly was a member of the varsity Cross Country and Track teams, which is where her interest in human movement developed. During her undergrad, Molly joined the WashU Orthopaedic Biomechanics lab  where she will continue to be mentored by Dr. Michael Harris during her time in the Movement Science Program. Her current research focuses on how abnormal bony geometry in patients with Hip Dysplasia affects musculature and joint mechanics. Outside of lab, Molly stays busy running, baking, and spending time with friends and family. Madison Wissman is from Charlotte, North Carolina. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical and Health Sciences Engineering from the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Carolina &＃8211; Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University. During her time in Chapel Hill, Madison worked in a biomechanics lab researching how changes to the foot and ankle as a result of aging may impact their ability to function effectively during walking. In the Movement Science Program, Madison is mentored by Dr. Michael Harris and has the opportunity to focus her research on orthopaedic biomechanics as it relates to the hip. Outside of the lab, Madison enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with family and friends. Affiliated Ph.D. Students Maria F. Bandres, BS, Department of Biomedical Engineering. Maria received her bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering from Simon Bolivar University (Caracas, Venezuela) in June 2015. Maria joined the PMRF Lab, led by Dr. Jacob McPherson at Florida International University in Miami, Florida in Spring 2018. She joined Washington University in St. Louis in 2019, where she is also mentored by Dr. McPherson. In the lab, Maria uses in vivo electrophysiology and neural-computer interfaces to develop intraspinal stimulation approaches that simultaneously improve motor and sensory function after spinal cord injury. Outside the lab, she enjoys binging to TV-shows, listening to podcasts about politics and psychology and exploring breweries and coffee shops. Gerson Moreno Romero, BS, Department of Biomedical Engineering. Gerson is from El Salvador and grew up in Miami, FL, where he received his bachelor’s in biomedical engineering from Florida International University in the Fall of 2020. Gerson began his PhD in Biomedical Engineering at Washington University in St Louis and joined the PMRF Lab, led by Dr. Jacob G. McPherson in the Fall of 2022. In the lab, Gerson has been exploring the implementation of in-vivo electrophysiology and neural computer interfaces to understand the changes of neuronal circuits throughout spinal cord injury to leverage intrinsic properties of these networks to develop multi-modal therapeutics for motor and sensory deficits. Outside of the lab, he enjoys spending time at Forest Park, exploring creative mediums, spending time with friends, and trying out new restaurants. 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