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Jessica Cassidy<\/a> and Louise Thoma<\/a>, both assistant professors in the Division of Physical Therapy, have received Junior Faculty Development Awards from the University. The awards are internal fellowships that provide support for a professional or scholarly project.<\/p>\n

Cassidy, a well-known researcher in the area of stroke whose laboratory focuses on developing neuroimaging-based biomarkers to advance stroke rehabilitation practice, will use the funds for continued research.<\/p>\n

\"Jessica<\/a>
Jessica Cassidy, DPT, PhD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Thoma, who joined the faculty in 2019, will use the funds to research the experience with and perceived value of standardized intervention documentation for physical therapists.<\/p>\n

\"Louise<\/a>
Louise Thoma, PT, DPT, PhD<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cassidy,\u00a0PT, DPT, PhD, leads the Cassidy Plasticity Lab<\/a>. Thoma,\u00a0PT, DPT, PhD, completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Delaware. The Division of Physical Therapy is housed in the Department of Allied Health Sciences.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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