Koren Roach, PhD

PhD in Bioengineering, University of Utah, USA
BSc in Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, USA
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Areas of Research

Joint Biomechanics, osteoarthritis, advanced medical imaging
Our lab focuses the use of advanced medical imaging technologies to explore the underlying causes of musculoskeletal diseases, such as osteoarthritis, and patient outcomes following surgery. We use biplanar fluoroscopy to measure joint biomechanics, mainly focused on the foot and ankle, to investigate the functional mechanisms behind osteoarthritis. Additionally, we leverage quantitative magnetic resonance imaging to explore cartilage health in various musculoskeletal conditions. Our goal is to leverage multimodal analyses that investigate how joint biomechanics, quantitative measures of joint health (via MRI), physical activity, and demographics, particularly sex differences, contribute to the onset and progression of musculoskeletal diseases, such as osteoarthritis. Long-term we hope to identify biomechanical and/or image-based biomarkers that predict patients who are at a higher risk for osteoarthritis at a time point when non-surgical, interventional treatments are most likely to effectively prevent progression of the disease.

Supervising degrees

Biomedical Engineering - Masters: Accepting Inquiries
Biomedical Engineering - Doctoral: Accepting Inquiries

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Applicants should be motivated, collaborative, passionate about our research, have a strong desire to learn, and be willing to actively contribute to our positive lab environment. Applicants should have a background in engineering, computer programming, medical imaging, or similar and previous research experience is preferred.

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