Markia Bowe

Dr. Markia Bowe is an Instructional Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida, housed within the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. Her research focuses on biomechanics of bone, 3D imaging, and inclusive engineering education. She completed her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida (2023) and holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a Biological Engineering concentration from Kettering University (2017).

Dr. Bowe’s research explores subchondral bone remodeling in osteoarthritis, linking gait changes and pain mechanisms in preclinical models. Her work emphasizes rodent studies comparing ACL and meniscus injuries, with implications for osteoarthritis treatment evaluation. She has published extensively on bone remodeling mechanisms and gait analysis in rodent models of knee osteoarthritis.

• Education:
• Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida, 2023
• B.S., Mechanical Engineering (Biological Engineering), Kettering University, 2017

Her teaching and outreach efforts include co-founding the Bahamian Collegiate Advancement Society to promote STEM access for international students. She has served as a mechanical engineering instructor in the Bahamas and actively participates in diversity initiatives at UF, including leadership roles in the BME Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access committee.

• Awards:
• Biomedical Engineering Graduate Student Excellence Award (2021)
• ASBMR Underrepresented Minority Mentorship Award (2021)
• ASBMR Membership Spotlight (2021)
• Present Estelle Sieben’s Excellence Scholarship (2019–Present)
• Lyford Cay Scholar (2019–Present)

Dr. Bowe’s advising and grant activities include a Biomedical Engineering Graduate Assistantship (2018–Present) and scholarship support. Her work bridges academic research with educational outreach, emphasizing equity and accessibility in STEM.