Dr. Lisa Yoon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Lisa Yoon is a board-certified physical therapist with 25 years of clinical experience specializing in the treatment of infants and young children with developmental, neuromotor, and neuromuscular disabilities. She has a particular focus on the early detection, evaluation, and treatment of medically fragile infants and individuals with cerebral palsy and pediatric cancer. Dr. Yoon collaborates closely with the Department of Pediatrics and the Division of Neonatology at the Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center, working to bridge the gap in early identification of infants and ensuring evidence-based multidisciplinary care for children throughout their lives. Currently, her research interests include characterizing muscle quality and architecture using ultrasound in individuals with ambulatory Spinal Muscular Atrophy, allowing for advancements in treatment approaches in pediatric rehabilitation.

Research Interests

Requirements for Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Mathematics Biology Physics Chemistry Biochemistry
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • College transcript
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Exact Department Name: Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics. Program: Cellular and Molecular Physiology & Biophysics.