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Robin Marie Queen PhD, FACSM, FIOR, FASB, FAIMBE, is a distinguished expert in biomechanics, particularly in foot and ankle biomechanics, sports biomechanics and footwear biomechanics. She currently holds the position of Professor with Tenure in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics at Virginia Tech.

Additionally, Queen serves as the L. Preston Wade Professor of Engineering and holds affiliate professorships in Mechanical Engineering, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, and Health Sciences. Her research focuses on load and movement symmetry, clinical and field-based assessments, post-operative functional return, and rehabilitation engineering, with the goal of improving patient outcomes through therapeutic interventions.

Education

Queen completed her Bachelor of Science in Applied Science with a minor in Physics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2000. She continued her studies at the same institution, earning a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering in 2001 and a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering in 2004.

Academic career

Queen began her academic career as a graduate teaching assistant and project coordinator at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then joined Duke University Medical Center, where she was the Director of the Michael W. Krzyzewski Human Performance Lab and Medical Instructor in the Departments of Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery.

In 2015, Queen joined Virginia Tech as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, later becoming a full Professor. She has also held the position of Kevin P. Granata Faculty Fellow and currently directs the Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Laboratory. Additionally, she is an Affiliate Professor at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

Consulting and advisory roles

Queen has served on numerous advisory boards and committees, including the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board at Quest Diagnostics and the Expert Advisory Committee for the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Professional development and leadership

Throughout her career, Queen has participated in various professional development programs, including the Executive Leadership in Academic Technology, Engineering, and Science (ELATES) Fellowship and the Duke Science & Society SciComm Fellows Program.

She has also been active in academic administration, serving as a Faculty Fellow in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation at Virginia Tech and as Vice President of the Virginia Tech Faculty Senate.

Honors and awards

Queen has been recognized with numerous honors and awards. She is a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (FAIMBE, 2022), the American Society of Biomechanics (FASB, 2021), the American College of Sports Medicine (FACSM, 2014), and the International Orthopaedic Research (FIOR, 2019).

She has also received the Jean Landa Pytel Award for Diversity Mentorship in Biomechanics from the American Society of Biomechanics (2023), an Honorary Doctor of Science from Union College, Schenectady, NY (2022), the Adele Boskey Award from the Orthopaedic Research Society (2020), and the AAOS Kappa Delta Young Investigator Award (2017).

Professional service and editorial roles

Queen is a member of several professional societies, such as the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS), and the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS). She has held leadership positions in these organizations, including chairing various committees and serving on editorial boards for journals like the Journal of Orthopaedic Research and Foot and Ankle International.

Research contributions

Queen has made significant contributions to the field of biomechanics, focusing on how biomechanical principles can improve athletic performance and rehabilitation outcomes. She has studied the biomechanics of feet during different tasks for sports and clinical applications, the effects of footwear on athletic performance and injury prevention, biomechanics of load and movement symmetry, and the development of new assessment tools for clinical and field settings

Leadership and service

Queen has chaired several committees, including the Orthopaedic Research Society's Women's Leadership Forum Committee (2015–2017) and the American Society of Biomechanics' Diversity Committee (2017–2020).

Additionally, she has served on the Executive Boards of both the Orthopaedic Research Society and the American Society of Biomechanics, contributing to the advancement and diversity of the field.

References

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3. McWhinney, Laura (2022-07-20). "Publication by interdisciplinary team sheds light on interventions to prevent re-injury in athletes". Virginia Tech News. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
4. ^ "Dr Robin Queen, Professor, Director of Granata Biomechanics Lab". Experts: Virginia Tech. Retrieved 2024-11-28.
5. "Robin Queen, Ph.D. COF-7103 - AIMBE". Retrieved 2024-10-11.
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7. Queen, Robin M.; Haynes, Benjamin B.; Hardaker, W. Mack; Garrett, William E. (April 2007). "Forefoot Loading during 3 Athletic Tasks". The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 35 (4): 630–636. doi:10.1177/0363546506295938. ISSN 0363-5465. PMID 17218653.
8. Queen, Robin M.; Mall, Nathan A.; Nunley, James A.; Chuckpaiwong, Bavornrit (2009-06-01). "Differences in plantar loading between flat and normal feet during different athletic tasks". Gait & Posture. 29 (4): 582–586. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2008.12.010. ISSN 0966-6362. PMID 19157878.
9. Chuckpaiwong, Bavornrit; Nunley, James A.; Mall, Nathan A.; Queen, Robin M. (2008-10-01). "The effect of foot type on in-shoe plantar pressure during walking and running". Gait & Posture. 28 (3): 405–411. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2008.01.012. ISSN 0966-6362. PMID 18337103.
10. Luftglass, Adam R.; Feeney, Daniel F.; Queen, Robin M. (2023-09-02). "The effect of upper panel stiffness on biomechanical performance in athletic footwear". Footwear Science. 15 (3): 193–202. doi:10.1080/19424280.2023.2184874. ISSN 1942-4280.
11. Queen, Robin M.; Abbey, Alicia N.; Wiegerinck, Johannes I.; Yoder, Jordan C.; Nunley, James A. (2010-01-01). "Effect of shoe type on plantar pressure: A gender comparison". Gait & Posture. 31 (1): 18–22. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2009.08.235. ISSN 0966-6362. PMID 19765995.
12. Queen, Robin M.; Verma, Ravi; Abbey, Alicia N.; Nunley, James A.; Butler, Robert J. (2014-02-01). "Plantar loading during jumping while wearing a rigid carbon graphite footplate". Gait & Posture. 39 (2): 707–711. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.10.002. ISSN 0966-6362. PMID 24611163.
13. Luftglass, Adam R.; Feeney, Daniel F.; Queen, Robin M. (2023-09-02). "The effect of upper panel stiffness on biomechanical performance in athletic footwear". Footwear Science. 15 (3): 193–202. doi:10.1080/19424280.2023.2184874. ISSN 1942-4280.
14. Queen, Robin M.; Gross, Michael T.; Liu, Hsin-Yi (2006-04-01). "Repeatability of lower extremity kinetics and kinematics for standardized and self-selected running speeds". Gait & Posture. 23 (3): 282–287. doi:10.1016/j.gaitpost.2005.03.007. ISSN 0966-6362. PMID 15990310.
15. Lee, Elaine C.; Fragala, Maren S.; Kavouras, Stavros A.; Queen, Robin M.; Pryor, John Luke; Casa, Douglas J. (October 2017). "Biomarkers in Sports and Exercise: Tracking Health, Performance, and Recovery in Athletes". Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 31 (10): 2920–2937. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000002122. ISSN 1064-8011. PMC 5640004. PMID 28737585.

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