Research Interests
Combining experimental approaches and musculoskeletal modeling to understand disease pathology.
Musculoskeletal Imaging
Rehabilitation and sports biomechanics
Joint mechanics

Degrees
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University

Honors and Awards
Clinical Biomechanics Award, American Society of Biomechanics, 2009

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, 2002 - 2005

Stanford Graduate Fellowship, 2002 - 2005

Representative Publications

Draper, C.E., Besier, T.F., Santos, J.M., Jennings, F., Fredericson, M., Gold, G.E., Beaupre, G.S., and Delp, S.L. Using real-time MRI to quantify altered joint kinematics in subjects with patellofemoral pain and to evaluate the effects of a patellar brace or sleeve on joint motion. Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 27:571-577, 2009.

Draper, C.E., Santos, J.M., Kourtis, L.C., Besier, T.F., Fredericson, M., Beaupre, G.S., Gold, G.E., Delp, S.L. Feasibility of using real-time MRI to measure joint kinematics in 1.5T and open-bore 0.5T systems. Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, 28:158-166, 2008.

Draper, C.E., Besier, T.F., Gold, G.E., Fredericson, M., Fiene, A., Beaupre, G.S., Delp, S.L. Is cartilage thickness different in young subjects with and without patellofemoral pain? Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 14:931-937, 2006.

Besier, T. F., Draper, C.E., Gold, G.E., Beaupre, G.S, Delp, S.L. Patellofemoral Joint Contact Area Increases with Knee Flexion and Weight Bearing.  Journal of Orthopaedic Research 23:345-350, 2005.

Gold, G.E., Besier, T.F., Draper, C.E., Asakawa, D.S., Delp, S.L., Beaupre, G.S.  Weight-Bearing MRI of Patellofemoral Joint Cartilage Contact Area.  Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging 20:526 - 530, 2004.

Hobbies
Swimming, Skiing, Running, Baking, and Tennis

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