OUR RESEARCHERS
The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research creates a pipeline for future researchers and sows the seeds for research to come.
Learn more about some Foundation alumni below. For a full list of funding by year, view the full grants and scholarships awarded section. To search by name, use the search box on this page.
- All
- Acute Care Research Grant
- CoHSTAR
- Doctoral Training Research Grant
- Florence P. Kendall Scholarship
- Geriatrics Research Grant
- Magistro Family Foundation Research Grant
- Marquette Challenge Research Grant
- Mary McMillan Doctoral Scholarship
- Moffat Geriatric Research Grant
- NIFTI
- Orthopaedic Research Grant
- Pediatric Research Grant
- Pelvic Health Research Grant
- Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I Scholarship
- Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) II Scholarship
Penn State Researcher to Develop Novel Ultrasound Imaging of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Penn State Researcher to Develop Novel Ultrasound Imaging of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Pelvic floor dysfunction is a serious concern for women in [...]
Mercer University Researcher to Improve Adaptive Behavior in Kids with Cerebral Palsy
Mercer University Researcher to Improve Adaptive Behavior in Kids with Cerebral Palsy Alyssa LaForme Fiss, PT, PhD, was awarded the 2019 Pediatric [...]
University of Washington Researcher to Learn More About Blood Flow Restriction in ACL Reconstruction Recovery
University of Washington Researcher to Learn More About Blood Flow Restriction in ACL Reconstruction Recovery Cristine Agresta, MPT, PhD, will use the [...]
Michael Lewek, PT, PhD
NIH Awards Grant to Past FPTR-Funding Recipient to Learn More About Gait-Related Trips Post Stroke Trip-related falls are a concern for patients [...]
Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, PT, MPT, PhD
Foundation Funding Recipient: Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, PT, MPT, PhD When Jennifer Stevens-Lapsley, PT, MPT, PhD, was in high school, she spent her summers [...]
Eric Anson, PT, PhD
Investigating Fear and Perception at Virtual Heights in Individuals with Fall Risk Eric Anson, PT, MPT, PhD, an Assistant Professor at the [...]
Samuel Ward, PT, PhD
Foundation Funding Recipient and Past Scientific Review Chair - Samuel Ward, PT, PhD Many of today’s physical therapist researchers began their research [...]
Eric Vidoni, PT, PhD
Highlighting the Importance of Physical Therapy for People with Alzheimer’s Eric Vidoni, PT, PhD, is the recipient of a 2008 New Investigator [...]
Richard Severin PT, DPT, CCS
PODS II Scholarship Recipient to Study Effects of Obesity on Respiratory Function Early in his career, Richard Severin PT, DPT, CCS, developed [...]
Jason Beneciuk, PT, DPT, PhD, MPH
University of Florida and Brooks Rehabilitation Investigator Testing New Screening Tool Validity for People with Musculoskeletal pain Research Assistant Professor Jason Beneciuk, PT, [...]
Michael Tevald, PT, MPT, PhD
First-Ever Acute Care Research Grant to Support Research On Lung Transplant Patients Foundation for Physical Therapy Research funding recipient, Michael Tevald, PT, [...]
Jason Sharpe, PT, DPT
Foundation Scholarship Recipient Looks to Understand Patient Choice and Outcomes in Musculoskeletal Pain Jason Sharpe, PT, DPT, developed an interest in research [...]
BRIAN J LOYD, PT, DPT, PhD
Foundation NIFTI Award to Fund Promising Research Fellowship Brian Loyd, PT, DPT, PhD, first began his clinical research career while completing a [...]
SARAH M. SCHWAB, PT, DPT
University of Cincinnati PhD Student Continues Interdisciplinary Work with Support of Foundation Scholarship Sarah M. Schwab, PT, DPT, has seen the extraordinary [...]
MARGARET A. FRENCH, PT, DPT
University of Delaware PhD Student Receives PODS I Scholarship to Study Strategic Learning in Locomotion Post Strokes Margaret A. French, PT, DPT, [...]
JAN HUGHES-AUSTIN, PT, MPT, PHD
Foundation-Funding Recipient Jan Hughes-Austin: Physical Therapy Patient Turned PT Prior to her first birthday, Jan Hughes-Austin, PT, MPT, PhD, had overcome more [...]
KIRSTEN NESS, PT, PHD, FAPTA
Kirsten Ness, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Dedicates Career to Survivors of Childhood Cancer September is childhood cancer awareness month. While the survival rate [...]
WILLIAM R. THOMPSON, PT, DPT, PhD,
Three-Time Foundation Funding Recipient Secures First R01 Grant to Further Research in How Bone Cells Respond to Mechanical Force William R. Thompson, [...]
LYNN SNYDER-MACKLER, PT, SCD, ATC, SCS, FAPTA
Foundation Alumna Receives Prestigious NIH Award for ACL Cohort Study Dr. Lynn Snyder-Mackler, PT, ScD, ATC, SCS, FAPTA, Alumni Distinguished Professor of [...]
KAREN E. THATCHER, PT, DPT
Olympic Silver Medalist Sets Goals in Physical Therapy Research Through Foundation Funding Karen Thatcher made a name for herself in the world [...]
NOELLE G. MOREAU, PT, PhD
Foundation Alumna Aims to Improve Movement for Kids with Cerebral Palsy with Support of $2.5 Million NIH Grant In 2002, the Foundation [...]
STACEY DUSING PT, PhD
Foundation Alumna Stacey Dusing PT, PhD, to Help Premature Babies with $2.84 Million Grant Children born very prematurely (at or before 28 [...]
SARAH J. GILLILAND, PT, DPT, PhD
Foundation Alumna Sarah J. Gilliland Looks to Strengthen Physical Therapy Profession Through Education As a student, Sarah J. Gilliland, PT, DPT, PhD, saw an [...]
MERYL ALAPPATTU, PT, DPT, PhD
Foundation Alumni Advances Research in Pelvic Pain -- As a physical therapist (PT) researcher, Dr. Meryl Alappattu has long enjoyed the ability [...]
CHERYL I. KERFELD, PT, MS, PhD
Researcher Cheryl I. Kerfeld, PT, MS, PhD Advocates for Child and Family-Centered Care -- It was a day like any other at [...]
