Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · EngineeringSimon Tendinopathy Lab
Julianna Simon · University Park, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Julianna Simon's lab focuses on improving treatments for tendon injuries, which affect millions of people each year. They are developing an innovative therapy using focused ultrasound technology to promote healing in tendons, especially for chronic conditions where current treatments are often ineffective. The lab combines creative experimental approaches with advanced imaging techniques to provide personalized treatment plans that could improve patient outcomes significantly.
focused ultrasoundtendinopathybiomechanicscollagenchronic painpassive cavitationtissue Doppler imaginginjury healingpersonalized treatment
Research Aims
5AIM 01Develop focused ultrasound therapy for chronic tendinopathy.
AIM 02Integrate quantitative imaging techniques for treatment monitoring.
AIM 03Assess the mechanical properties of healthy vs. injured tendons.
AIM 04Establish a framework for personalized treatment planning.
AIM 05Evaluate the effectiveness of fUS compared to traditional therapies.
Skills the Lab Values
focused ultrasound therapytissue Doppler imagingcollagen assessmentanimal models testingbiomechanical modelingexperimental designdata collectionimage analysispatient outcome evaluation
Output against the department
Publications162bottom 41% of dept.165th of 278
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Citations1.1kbottom 9% of dept.253rd of 278
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