Michael Harris-Love’s Post

The muscle research world lost Paul Plotz, MD earlier this year. Dr. Plotz was the Chief of the Arthritis and Rheumatism Branch at the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Dr. Plotz was the P.I. of the first NIH Intramural Research Program study that I supported as a physical therapist at the NIH Clinical Center (CC). He is the person who I think of first when someone tries to explain the difference between a "mentor" and a "sponsor". Dr. Plotz welcomed me to the NIAMS research team, gradually involved me with outcomes development, and encouraged me to lead my own projects. To my surprise, he wrote an unsolicited letter of support on my behalf to my supervisors encouraging them to support "a promising young investigator and clinician." He guided scores of trainees and advanced our understanding of autoantibodies, autoimmune disease, and inflammatory muscle diseases. It was an honor to learn from him...he'll be greatly missed by many. https://lnkd.in/gU7pFNHT National Institutes of Health (NIH): Intramural Research Program (IRP) | #3maplab | The Myositis Association

PIKE PREP Fellow and 3MAP Lab undergraduate researcher, Daniela Gonzalez-Rivera, gave her summative presentation for her training experience at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Key sections of her presentation included: ◾ Insights from our forthcoming review and commentary on the operational definition of "muscle health" 💪 ◾ Pilot study work using muscle mimetic phantoms re: the optimal muscle texture features to employ when assessing muscle structure 🔬 ◾ Use of muscle texture features to characterize muscle dysfunction in older African American #veterans 👩⚕️ We wish Daniela well as she prepares for her next academic adventure as a student in the 1st class for the University of Colorado Hybrid DPT Pathway at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs! SACNAS | #DPT | #STEM | #3maplab | #rehabilitation

We're excited about this partnership at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus as well! All of the planning comes to fruition as the 1st cohort joins us in June... 📚 👩🎓 🌄

Multidisciplinary research is embedded in our laboratory DNA...we've supported #bioengineering student projects for over a decade, working with programs ranging from Biomedical Engineering at The Catholic University of America to the University of Colorado Denver Department of Bioengineering. ⚙ I'm looking forward to the latest project with our student group at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. The group is taking on the challenge of human factors design to improve the reliability of quantitative musculoskeletal ultrasound image acquisition and analysis. As you can see in the pic, they are well on their way...💡 #3maplab | University of Colorado Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | #rehabilitation | #bioengineering

Thanks to the faculty and staff at the University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program for organizing the open house event for the Hybrid Pathway in Colorado Springs. The in-person and virtual sessions at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) highlighted the DPT curriculum, new additions to our faculty, and outstanding facilities at the William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center. We look forward to hosting our incoming student cohort this summer! https://lnkd.in/gHz7zDFh #DPT | #physicaltherapy | University of Colorado Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

🔬 My study team at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 3MAP Lab, received a four-year grant as part of the VA BLRD and CSRD Collaborative Merit Review Award program. The project, “Exercise and Monitoring for Post-Hospitalization Muscle Atrophy to Sustain Intrinsic Capacity and Strength” (The EMPHASIS Study), will be conducted at VA medical centers in Denver and Baltimore. 💪 The EMPHASIS Study will complement the aims of linked pre-clinical studies planned by the Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center on Aging and Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, and an associated clinical trial at the University of Utah. These linked studies will support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs REMEDY Initiative, “Recovery of Aged Muscle After Disuse Atrophy." University of Colorado | #3maplab | American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) | University of Colorado Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | #rehabilitation | #geriatrics | #veterans

📢 The 2024 University of Colorado CU PT Annual Bulletin is available! The features include: ◾ Our 75th program anniversary ◾ Updates on new & retiring faculty ◾ A focus on our clinical partnerships ◾ Highlights about our clinical research and leading investigators ◾ ...and of course, more about our talented students & alumni! 🔽 Follow the link below for more details https://lnkd.in/gPHR99i9 University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus | #physicaltherapy | APTA Colorado | #DPT | University of Colorado Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Career crossroads can occur at any stage of your journey. See the training opportunities at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and 3MAP Lab as you consider your next steps: ▶ Physical Therapists seeking to develop skills for conducting team-oriented clinical and translational science and research: https://lnkd.in/g_NNTAgE ▶ New grads seeking a paid "research gap year" to bolster their DPT-PhD applications: https://lnkd.in/g7GTh726 ▶ PhDs seeking a funded post-doctoral experience involving geriatrics, exercise, and bioimaging: https://lnkd.in/gt9QTT8s The application period will be closing soon...follow up on these opportunities today! #3maplab | University of Colorado | National Association of Black Physical Therapists, Inc | VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System | #rehabilitation | #postdoc

✨ Our recipient of the CU PT  Cerasoli Award for Outstanding Contributions to Physical Therapy Education, Dr. Jenny Rodriguez, has retired from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Rodriguez had the opportunity to work with and learn from Polly  Cerasoli for many years. She went on to become a founding member of the Northwest Intermountain Consortium for Clinical Education and a strong advocate of the paid, year-long internship to address student financial challenges and mentorship needs. Dr. Rodriguez has had an incredible 43-year career, joining the CU PT faculty in 1991 and being the Director of Clinical Education for 27 years, which is among the longest service records as DCE in the U.S. The University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program thanks  Dr. Rodriguez for her many contributions to the profession! 👏 University of Colorado Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) | American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) | APTA Colorado

📢 The University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program marks the new year with the announcement of our Program Director for the Hybrid Pathway at University of Colorado Colorado Springs, Dr. Daniel Malone! He joined the CU PT faculty in 2011 and has assumed a number of roles during his time with the program which will serve him well as our Program Director at the UCCS campus. Daniel Malone will work with our faculty to lead the collaborative DPT education effort between UCCS and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Our initial cohort will begin at the UCCS William J. Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center in June 2024. ✨ PROGRAM INFO https://lnkd.in/gbf6BtSW University of Colorado Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) | APTA Colorado | #DPT