Earlier this month, Dr. Lou DeFrate from Duke University visited Providence as a lecturer for Brown University’s I-BEAM BME Seminar. Dr. DeFrate presented on “The use of Multimodal Imaging Tools to Quantify In Vivo Knee Joint Mechanics, Composition and Health“, sharing some of the novel research conducted in his lab. Thank you for visiting us…Continue Reading Guest Lecturer Spotlight: Louis DeFrate Sc.D.
Year: 2024
Brown University Health’s Annual Research Day Celebration
On November 8th, lab personnel including graduate students, research engineers and faculty showcased ongoing research for the annual Brown University Health Research Day at Rhode Island Hospital. They were able to share some current strides in the Orthopaedics Department in the Bioengineering Lab at Coro West. Read about their work below:…Continue Reading Brown University Health’s Annual Research Day Celebration
Cabaud Memorial Award
Congratulations to Nicholas Lemme, MD and team (Rohit Badida, MS, Madalyn Hague, BS, Janine Molino, PhD, Matthew Quinn, MD, Braden Fleming, PhD, and Brett Owens, MD) for being awarded the Cabaud Memorial Award by The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine for their paper titled “How Steep is Too Steep? Assessing the Limits of Lateral…Continue Reading Cabaud Memorial Award
Congratulations Class of 2024! 🎓
As the 2024 school year comes to an end, we would like to showcase the outstanding graduating students from our labs. Josephine Kalshoven, Ph.D.- Mentored by Dr. Joseph Crisco during her five years in the lab. She will be taking her expertise to the Boson area to work in the medical device industry. Sophia Sordilla,…Continue Reading Congratulations Class of 2024! 🎓
Department of Orthopaedics Student Research Day
On May 1st 2024, the Department of Orthopaedics its an annual Student Research Day event at which we honor undergraduate, graduate and medical students for all their incredible achievements while working in the many laboratories of the Department. In keeping with the Department’s commitment to supporting student research, this event is slotted once a year…Continue Reading Department of Orthopaedics Student Research Day
College Day at Brown / National Biomechanics Day
On April 24th, 2024, Brown University hosted 350 high school students from Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls for the College Day at Brown experience. Students were able to attend interactive sessions in one of five areas: STEM, liberal arts, education, entrepreneurship, and social impact. This year, our lab decided to host a STEM experience in…Continue Reading College Day at Brown / National Biomechanics Day
Congrats to Dr. Josephine Kalshoven 🎉
Congratulations to Ms. Kalshoven on becoming Dr. Kalshoven! On April 12th, 2024, Dr. Kalshoven successfully defended her dissertation on “The In Vitro Biomechanics of the Thumb Carpometacarpal (CMC) Joint” where she was advised by Dr. Joseph Crisco. Josephine is a finalist for the 2024 Journal of Biomechanics Award. She has also earned an Outstanding PhD…Continue Reading Congrats to Dr. Josephine Kalshoven 🎉
ORS 2024 Annual Meeting
On February 2nd, 2024, the biomechanics lab traveled across country to Long Beach, CA to participate and attend the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS) annual meeting! Attendees were able to network with research, medical, and industry professionals on advancements taking place in the Orthopaedic field. Quianna Vaughan, a current third year Ph.D. candidate in Dr. Joseph…Continue Reading ORS 2024 Annual Meeting
Christmas In January! 🎄
After spending quality time with family during the holiday season, our lab had a speedy entrance into 2024 with indoor karting and gaming. Our senior research engineer Amy Morton took first place in racing with Crystal Murray following close behind in second place, and Jillian Beveridge in third. We continued the festivities with games that…Continue Reading Christmas In January! 🎄