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Madysn Cardinal

Ph.D. Student in Bioengineering

B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Indiana Institute of Technology 2021

Hometown: Clayton, WI

Research Interests: Concussion, TBI, Brain Mechanics

Current Project: Development of Novel Test Method to Measure Brain Mechanics During Concussive Events

Project Description: Research on the effect of direct head impacts on brain movement and trauma is limited. The Hybrid III head form is unable to produce accurate results related to brain mechanics due to its assumption that the brain and skull are a single, connected entity. The goal of this project is to measure brain response to helmeted impacts using cadaveric specimen to address the lack of biofidelity present in current prominent surrogate head forms.

Current Undergraduates: Coan Luquire and Christopher Garrett

Fun Fact: I only wear a contact in one eye.

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Anthony P. Marino

Ph.D. Student in Bioengineering

M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University 2022

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University 2020

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

Research Interests: Sports Biomechanics and Injury Prevention/Rehabilitation

Current Project(s): Neck Muscle Mechanics and Their Effect on Head Response During Impacts; Development of a Method to Simulate Sports-Related Impacts Known to Cause Commotio Cordis for the Evaluation of Chest Protective Equipment

Project Description: The contribution of neck musculature in mitigation of head acceleration during impacts is not well understood. The goal of this project is to quantify the response of the neck and construct a computational head and neck model to better predict susceptibility to concussion and other mild traumatic brain injuries in athletes. This work will aid in the development of anthropometric test devices (ATDs) with great biofidelity related to sports scenarios.

Current Undergraduates: Austin Garrison, Bianca Henline, and Zach Dolan

Fun Fact: I was in a band at Auburn and our name was Morrison Turtle Band. We were kind of a big deal (in our minds at least).

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Kyle Walker

Ph.D. Candidate in Bioengineering

B.S. Bioengineering, Clemson University 2017

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Current Project: Rapid Manufacturing of Custom Foot Orthotics for Diabetic Ulcers

Project Description: Diabetes can result in a multitude of symptoms, including peripheral neuropathy and poor circulation, which often results in ulceration of the foot. About 15% of all diabetics will experience a foot ulcer in their lifetime. Traditionally, clinically prescribed foot orthotics are one of the methods used for the treatment and prevention of foot ulcers. However, these orthotics have a slow manufacturing cycle, are costly, and offer limited ability to iterate as the patient’s needs progress. The goal of this project is to develop custom-fit silicone cast foot orthotics that are comfortable, durable and able to redistribute pressure as effectively as traditional foot orthotics, while also addressing the issues listed previously.

Current Undergraduates: Rachel Twitty, Eve Gilreath, Abby Wagner, and Precious Fe Custodio

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Adam Smith

M.S. Student in Bioengineering

B.S. Bioengineering, Clemson University 2023

Hometown: Clemson, SC

Research Interests: Sports Biomechanics

Current Project: Position-Specific Analysis of Common American Football Facemasks

Project Description: Position-specific designs have been highlighted in the literature and national conferences as the goal for headgear researchers and designers. This study seeks to compare position-specific facemask styles in a protocol similar to the NFL Helmet Challenge to evaluate performance differences between facemask styles for certain positions.

Current Undergraduates: Tanner Bouknight

Fun Fact: I have been to a camel beauty pageant.

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Bryce Cox

M.S. Student in Bioengineering

B.S. Bioengineering, Clemson University 2022

Hometown: Anderson, SC

Research Interests: Pre-Med: Focus in Orthopaedics and Oncology

Current Project: Milliken Sports Tape Study

Project Description: I am currently working on the Sports Tape study in collaboration with Milliken HD to test the effectiveness of prophylactic taping using 3D motion capture analysis.

Current Undergraduates: Aidan Quinn

Fun Fact: Outside the lab, I enjoy hunting and fishing in my free time!

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Mickaela Gunnison

M.S. Student in Bioengineering

B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute 2022

Hometown: Crown Point, NY

Research Interests: Orthopaedics and Prosthetics

Current Project: The Effect of Central Screws and Posts on Reverse Total Shoulder Arthoplasty Baseplate Stability

Project Description: I am in collaboration with Arthrex to analyze the micromotion of RTSA baseplate implants and fracture locations in the scapula when loads are applied.

Current Undergraduates: Nicholas Stiebler and Haley Swank

Fun Fact: My family owns and operates an apple orchard. I'm the 8th generation!

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