Research Interests
I am interested in the kinematics of the human body using real-time MRI techniques. My current research is focused on the study of patellofemoral pain, a common, debilitating disorder whose cause remains uncertain. Particularly, I am studying whether differences in cartilage thickness between the patella and femur may be present in patellofemoral subjects compared to pain-free subjects. I am creating cartilage thickness maps of both groups of subjects from data collected in an open MR scanner under physiological loaded conditions in order to make my comparison.

Degrees
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Honors and Awards
Graduate Engineering Fellowship

Hobbies
Cooking, Ballroom Dancing, and Sleep

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