Dr. Rakié Cham holds a BSc and an MSc in Physics from
McGill University in 1990 and 1995, respectively. She holds a PhD in
Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2000. She is a Professor at
the Departments of Bioengineering, Ophthalmology and Physical Therapy,
University of Pittsburgh. She was elected the President of the American Society
of Biomechanics in 2021. Her research expertise and interests are focused on
fall prevention injuries in occupational settings and postural control and
mobility in older adults and in clinical populations. She has successfully led
projects supported by federal agencies such as the CDC/NIOSH and NIH in this area.
Dr. Rakié Cham holds a BSc and an MSc in Physics from
McGill University in 1990 and 1995, respectively. She holds a PhD in
Bioengineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 2000. She is a Professor at
the Departments of Bioengineering, Ophthalmology and Physical Therapy,
University of Pittsburgh. She was elected the President of the American Society
of Biomechanics in 2021. Her research expertise and interests are focused on
fall prevention injuries in occupational settings and postural control and
mobility in older adults and in clinical populations. She has successfully led
projects supported by federal agencies such as the CDC/NIOSH and NIH in this area.