Biomedical engineering professor Silvia Salinas Blemker is revolutionizing healthcare through her innovative approaches to precision medicine. Her work at the University of Virginia has led to groundbreaking advancements in musculoskeletal modeling research, including collaborations with the National Football League to study hamstring injuries and simulations of estrogen levels on muscle regeneration. As the founder of the Multi-scale Muscle Mechanophysiology Lab, Blemker has developed tools and approaches for modeling skeletal muscle physiology and pathophysiology over nearly two decades. Her research has also spawned the UVA spinout company Springbok Analytics, where she serves as co-founder and chief science officer. The company's artificial intelligence-powered software turns MRI scans into 3D analyses of muscles, generating numerous patents and commercial products that bring precision-based medicine to a wider range of people. Blemker's outstanding work has earned her the 2024 Goel Award for Translational Research in Biomechanics from the American Society of Biomechanics, recognizing her contributions to translational biomechanics research, entrepreneurship, and societal benefit.
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