Dr. Allison Hyngstrom, chair of the Department of Physical Therapy, has been named the recipient of the Brenda Bigland-Ritchie Award from the International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology.
Dr. Brenda Bigland-Ritchie was a pioneering British scientist trained at University College, London who made seminal contributions to our understanding of skeletal muscle physiology and bioenergetics. The award recognizes outstanding mid-career researchers who have applied innovative methods of electrophysiology or kinesiology to advance understanding of the physiology and neurophysiology of human movement, and was presented to Dr. Hyngstrom earlier this month at an international symposium in Finland
“Dr. Bigland-Ritchie was a titan in our field, leading the way in investigating how we can apply results from animal studies to humans and expanding our knowledge of the physiology and biomechanics,” Hyngstrom said. “I’m honored and humbled to be mentioned in the same sentence as her and to be the first recipient of this prestigious award.”
Hyngstrom’s research focuses on investigating the central and peripheral mechanisms of neuromuscular fatigability and impaired force regulation in chronic stroke survivors.
Dr. William E. Cullinan, dean of the College of Health Sciences, said Hyngstrom has been a research leader both in her field and on campus.
“Allison is an accomplished and dedicated researcher who sets the tone for many faculty in our college in her role as the associate dean for research,” Cullinan said. “Her work with scientists within the college, on campus, and across the globe to improve health outcomes for stroke survivors is both groundbreaking and inspirational.”
For more information on Hyngstrom’s research, click here.
