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Julie Kolesar is a Research Engineer in the Human Performance Lab at Stanford University. Her work supports teaching and interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering, sports medicine, and athletics. Dr. Kolesar aims to understand the underlying mechanisms relating biomechanical changes to the functional quality of life in individuals with musculoskeletal disorders and injuries. As a member of the Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, she engages in collaborations to optimize human health and performance throughout the lifespan. Her expertise includes experimental gait analysis, musculoskeletal modeling and simulation, and clinical interventions for rehabilitation.
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