Katherine Boyer

Katherine Boyer

Department of Kinesiology
105 Totman Hall
30 Eastman Lane
Amherst, MA 01003

(413) 545-1717
kboyer@kin.umass.edu
https://www.umass.edu/public-health-sciences/about/directory/katherine-…

Associate Director for the Center for Personalized Health Monitoring

Associate Professor of Kinesiology

Current Research

Research focus is in the area of the lower extremity mechanics during locomotion and the mechanisms for adaptations in ambulatory mechanics in aging, with overuse injury and in response to mechanical and pharmacological interventions. This research uses a stimulus response experimental model to probe interaction between gait mechanics, neuromuscular function, systemic biological marker and joint injury and degeneration.  A related interest is the development of non-invasive interventions such as shoes or apparel to stimulate or support functional needs to enhance sports performance, minimize injury risk and/or reduce painful disease symptoms.

Learn more at Musculoskeletal Orthopedic Biomechanics Lab

Academic Background

  • BSc, Queen’s University, 2001
  • PhD, University of Calgary, 2006
  • Postdoctoral Fellow, Stanford University
Associated Facility / Faculty / Staff
    • Center for Personalized Health Monitoring 
    • CPHM Leadership