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Designed to generate data and outcomes on bone and muscle health in both healthy people and those with disease, a novel repository at the Indiana University Indianapolis School of Health & Human Sciences is helping researchers in the United States and worldwide answer important questions about musculoskeletal disease and other health conditions. Launched in 2017,… Read more »
When neuroscientist Laila Alibiglou, PhD, PT, came to the Indiana University Indianapolis Physical Therapy (PT) Program in 2023, she was excited to join a group of seasoned investigators and a research environment rich in opportunity. “There is great potential for research here,” said Alibiglou, an associate professor whose research focuses on the intersection of neurodegenerative… Read more »
Pairing recreational therapy and virtual reality, a research team in the IU School of Health & Human Sciences is seeking to inform the way older adults experience recreation and travel. Alican Bayram, PhD, a visiting scholar from Turkey, is teaming up with Jennifer Piatt, PhD, CTRS, chair of the school’s Department of Graduate Health Professions,… Read more »
Sharing her expertise in occupational therapy for autistic children and their families, Leah Van Antwerp, OTD, MS, OTR, PMH-C, recently traveled to Kenya on a two-fold mission—to train local occupational therapists and pave the way for future collaborations and clinical fieldwork for IU Indianapolis occupational therapy (OT) students. “Occupational therapists in Kenya are very well… Read more »
Of all the courses Asia Madayag took to earn her health sciences degree, a course on medical ethics was the one that shaped her future. She recalls one particularly memorable class in “Ethical Issues in Medical Decision-Making” that included a documentary and discussion of Oregon’s “Death with Dignity Act”—a provision that allows physician-assisted suicide for… Read more »
If you experience heart problems, you see a cardiologist. If you’re designing an outdoor space, you hire a landscape architect. When planning your estate, you consult an attorney specializing in wills and trusts. Specialization also exists in physical therapy (PT). Patients can receive care from PT specialists in areas such as acute care, cardiovascular and… Read more »
Ashley Troutman is preparing to graduate and finish her Dual Doctorate of Physical Therapy & Ph.D. in Health Sciences & Rehabilitation Sciences this month. She defended her dissertation, which explores intervention effects on musculoskeletal health and physical function in CKD-MBD using a rat model, in October. This time is especially significant for Troutman, who began… Read more »
A partnership formed from a shared mission is highlighting the value of occupational therapy (OT) in improving the lives of pregnant women and mothers in addiction recovery and their children. Recognized for projects focused on adolescents in recovery, Victoria Wilburn, D.H.Sc., OTR, CLT, FAOTA, and Overdose Lifeline, dedicated to supporting people affected by addiction, are… Read more »
Fellows from the IU Indianapolis Post-baccalaureate Research Education Program (IPREP) recently showcased their talents on a national stage during the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists (ABRCMS). ABRCMS is one of the largest, most prestigious events of its kind, bringing together aspiring scientists to present research, connect with experts, and explore opportunities with graduate… Read more »
Shared on behalf of Sally Wasmuth Reserve your seats now forThe Only Issue, a one-act play born out of a collaboration between occupational therapy and professional theater. The Only Issue: A play about humans, the planet, and our collective way forward is the latest offering from IU occupational therapy (OT) researcher and assistant professor Sally… Read more »