GRACI FINCO, PhD, CPO / clinical researcher

WHat I do

I specialize in clinical research related to my field of Orthotics & Prosthetics.

My training in both clinical care and research uniquely positions me to:

1) effectively translate research to clinical practice, &

2) communicate research to non-research audiences.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

• Funded by the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association/Center for Prosthetic and Orthotic Learning and NIH Training Grant

• Grant Reviewer for the Department of Defense
  

• Invited to speak at 5+ national conferences and live radio monthly for 2+ years
  

Research expertise:

user perspectives

literature reviews

gait biomechanics

Lower-limb anatomy

Communication expertise:

grant proposals

Posters & Presentations

graphical abstracts

data visualization

2010-14

BS in Biology, UNT

2017-19

Research Prosthetist,

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

2022-

Postdoctoral Researcher,

Baylor College of Medicine

Timeline

2014-16

MS in O&P,

Baylor College of Medicine

2019-22

PhD in Structural Anatomy & Rehabilitation Sciences, UNTHSC

User and prosthetist-centered research to improve care for people with limb loss and limb difference.

Training others to effectively communicate their research through speaking, writing, and visualization.

current priorities

• Finishing PhD work on fall risk assessment, musculoskeletal properties, & terminology preferences

• Working on a variety of digital health projects (cancer, shoe wear, diabetes, etc.) in my postdoctoral position

• Helping students and faculty in the O&P department with research 1 day/week

• Conducting strategy & communication workshops listed above
  

Want O&P research or communication assistance?

Let's WOrk Together

4 year history of successful

remote work

based in

arlington, tx

graci.finco21@gmail.com

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