Service to the Academy
Anna de Joya, PT, DSc
TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Network
The Early Career Professional
Elizabeth Anderl, PT, DPT
TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Network
Nicole Biltz, PT, DPT
Northwest Rehabilitation Associates
Kaci Handlery, PT, DPT
Prisma Health Richland Rehab Services
Excellence in Neurologic Education
Valerie Carter, PT, DPT
Northern Arizona University
PT Clinical Excellence
Rachelle Studer-Byrnes, PT, DPT
University of Florida
PTA Clinical Excellence
Amy Powell-Versteeg, PTA
Mountain Land Rehab
Outstanding Advocacy
Patrick Kitzman, PT, MSPT, PhD
University of Kentucky
Excellence in Neurologic Research
Lee Dibble, PT, ATC, PhD
University of Utah
Anne Shumway Cook Lectureship
Susan Whitney, DPT, PhD, NCS, ATC, FAPTA
University of Pittsburgh
Student Abstract Research Awards
Best Student Abstract-DPT Professional Student:
1. Julia Cocci and Margarethe Mauscheldt (joint coauthors)
Title: Diminished muscle oxygen uptake and fatigue during submaximal exercise in individuals with spinal muscular atrophy
Columbia University
Advisor: Jacqueline Montes
2. Kayla Matthews
Title: Voltage increases prosaccade error rate in bilateral deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease
Northwestern University
Advisor: Fabian David, PT, PhD
Best Student Abstract-Post-Professional Student:
Rachel Prusynski
Title: Sleep deficits and their association with increased sedentary behavior for people with Parkinson's disease
University of Washington
Advisor: Sujata Pradhan, PT, PhD
Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Awards
Mary Lou Barnes Award (PODS II)
Anne Palermo, PT, DPT
Project Title: The effect of inspiratory muscle training on breathing, balance, and blood pressure in individuals with spinal cord injury
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Mentors: Lawrence Cahalin, PT, PhD, Mark Nash, PhD, and Neva Kirk-Sanchez, PT, PhD
Patricia Leahy Award (PODS I)
Joseph Lesnak, PT, DPT
Project Title: Effects of exercise on metabolomics in individuals with chronic pain
University of Iowa
Mentor: Kathleen Sluka, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Additional Neuro PODS II
Jordyn Rice, PT, DPT
Project Title: Assessing factors related to dual-task performance in aging adults
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Mentor: Joyce Gomes-Osman, PT, PhD
Margaret French, PT, DPT
Project Title: Factors impacting explicit locomotor learning post stroke
University of Delaware
Mentor: Darcy Reisman, PT, PhD