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Vijaya Krishnamoorthy, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine

 
Office:   1441 Clifton Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
  
Email:   vkrish3@emory.edu (University)
  
Office:   (404) 712-5756 (Office)
  

Overview

Dr. Krishnamoorthy’s research focuses on the biomechanics and motor control of human posture and locomotion. She is particularly interested in muscle coordination and the organization of muscle synergies in healthy individuals and the effect of age and neurological dysfunction on muscle coordination. This information can be used to guide rehabilitation techniques.


Education

2003 Ph.D. Kinesiology Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA, USA
1998 M.S. Physical Therapy University of Mumbai Mumbai, , India
1995 B.Sc. Physical Therapy University of Mumbai Mumbai, , India


Awards & Honors

10/2006 Postdoctoral Trainee Travel Award Society for Neuroscience
08/2005 Best Woman Scientist award: third prize at ‘Progress in Motor Control V’ International society of Motor control
10/2004 Special travel award for Annual meeting of Society of Neuroscience Commission on the Status of Women (University of Delaware)
08/2003 Travel grant for ‘Progress in Motor Control IV’ Department of Kinesiology (Pennsylvania State University)

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