Noted Researcher and Associate Dean Honored for Groundbreaking Work in Physical Therapy Field A recognized researcher, academician, and pioneer in the use of robotics and virtual reality to enhance motor recovery, Dr. Alma Merians was honored by the American Physical Therapy Association with a Catherine Worthington award.Merians is associate dean for Strategic Initiatives and [...]
RBHS Names Associate Librarian Tony Nguyen Named Associate University Librarian for Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences […]
SHP’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Ranks #1 in New Jersey Rutgers School of Health Professions is proud to announce that our Doctor of Physical Therapy Program has achieved an outstanding national ranking of 33rd out of 245 programs. This accomplishment speaks volumes about the dedication and excellence embodied by our faculty, staff, [...]
Eye2Eye Peer Support Offers Vital Connection for the Visually Impaired Tracey Simon, a peer support specialist, understands the devastating toll of vision loss. When she lost her sight, she experienced sadness, anger, isolation, and denial—yet, she had to learn to take care of herself and her children, how to grocery shop, how to [...]
Investigating Running Injuries High school cross-country runners from across New Jersey are helping SHP researchers learn whether certain factors are predictors of running injuries. Allison Brown, assistant professor in physical therapy and principal investigator, is working on the study with collaborators Andrew Lynch, associate professor, and Brittany Lynch, adjunct faculty, in the Department [...]
A Q&A with Dean Jeffrey J. DiGiovanni Dean Jeffrey J. DiGiovanni, a communications sciences and disorders scholar with extensive higher education experience, has been with SHP for just over four months. In this Q&A, the new dean talks about his leadership style, the strategic planning process, his commitment to enhancing professional development, and [...]