Dr. Simone Gill

Biography

Dr. Simone V. Gill is an associate professor at Boston University, specializing in Occupational Therapy. Her research explores the impact of environmental demands on motor functioning and walking across the lifespan, particularly in the contexts of childhood and adult obesity. Utilizing advanced methodologies, including three-dimensional motion capture and wearable technology, she investigates how children and adults adapt their walking patterns in various environments. Her long-term goals include developing interventions to minimize fall risks associated with obesity in both childhood and adulthood, as well as creating systems to optimize health outcomes in early childhood. She is an active member of multiple professional organizations, including the American Occupational Therapy Association and the Obesity Society, and directs the Motor Development Laboratory at Boston University, where she focuses on these pressing health issues.

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