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Lab Director<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Ryan Chapman has a diversity of engineering and clinical experiences that drive his lab\u2019s work. He combines electrical engineering and data science principles (sensor design\/implementation, ML\/AI) with deep clinical needs to develop high value, engineering-driven solutions for challenging healthcare problems. His research focus is on improving pathologic musculoskeletal biomechanics spanning several populations including orthopaedics, athletics, obstetrics, and soldiers. Outside of research, Dr. Chapman is passionate about developing new biomechanics curricula, increasing access to STEM disciplines for historically marginalized populations, and spending time with his family.<\/p>\n\n\nExplore Dr. Chapman\u2019s Page<\/a>\n<\/article><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\u201cIf I seem too passionate, it’s because I care. If I come off too strong, it’s because I feel strongly. And if I push too hard, it’s because things aren’t moving fast enough.\u201d<\/blockquote>Leslie Knope<\/cite><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n

Graduate Research Assistants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Shelley Oliveira Barbosa, MS<\/h2>

Shelley rejoins us at URI in the PhD program. Her expertise includes neurorehabilitation and biplanar videoradiography, skills she acquired as lab manager in the Biodynamics Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh. Shelley’s research interests are at the intersection of novel wearable technology to assess biomechanics and improved access for historically marginalized groups.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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David Ornstein, DPT<\/h2>

David is a 3rd year PhD student in the Health Sciences program. With deep clinical experience as a physical therapist, he is now investigating the efficacy of rehabilitation treatments in orthopaedic populations.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Undergraduate Research Assistants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Abby Hollingworth<\/h2>

Abby is a 4th year undergraduate student in the Biomedical Engineering program. Her interests are at the interface of wearable sensor development and human biomechanics.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Nicole Stone<\/h2>

Nicole is 4th year undergraduate student in the Biomedical Engineering program. Nicole is focused on evaluating wrist biomechanics using optical motion capture and wearable sensors to improve pre-clinical testing and postoperative rehabilitation<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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