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Research Staff & Associates

The following Lakeshore Foundation Research Staff & Associates have been asked to serve as a resource in their particular area of expertise.The individuals comprising this multi-disciplinary research team support the mission of Lakeshore Foundation and are committed to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.The goal is to establish relationships that will lead to collaboration on various scientific research projects, publications, presentations, and grant submissions.
Research Staff
Laurie A. Malone, PhD
Director, Research and Education
Lakeshore Foundation
Ildiko Nyikos M.A., ACSM RCEP
Research Specialist
Lakeshore Foundation 
Joey Brasher, M.A. Ed 
Research Specialist
Lakeshore Foundation
Research Associates
C. Scott Bickel, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Research: Exercise interventions and skeletal muscle fatigue in people with and without
physical disability.
J.P. Barfield, DA
Associate Professor, Exercise Science
Tennessee Tech University Department of Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Wellness Research: Training and conditioning relative to health and performance
Matthew P. Ford, PT, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Health Related Professions
University of Alabama, Birmingham Research: Stroke Interventions, Interlimb Coordination during Walking in Stroke, Gait Interventions
Laura K. Vogtle, PhD, OTR, ATP
Professor Department of Occupational Therapy, School of Health Related Professions
University of Alabama, Birmingham Research: Cerebral Palsy and Pain, Quality of life and Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy and Transportation, Epilepsy and Elderly, BOTOX and Stroke

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