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Timothy M Griffin

Dr. Tim Griffin I am interested in understanding how biomechanical and physiological processes are integrated at different levels of organization. My doctoral research focused on understanding the biomechanical basis for the metabolic cost of walking. During my post-doctoral research, I have studied biomechanical and physiological processes underlying unique aspects of locomotion and reproduction in non-human primates. I am currently investigating the role of mechanical and inflammatory factors in the development of osteoarthritis in an obese mouse model. To do so, I am using a multi-faceted approach that integrates organismal behavior, gait analysis, and physiology with tissue level histology and biomechanics. Overall, my research projects incorporate both empirical and theoretical approaches to better understand how humans and other animals function in their environment.

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