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Dr. Deanna Kennedy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology at Texas A&M University. She specializes in motor neuroscience, focusing on bimanual coordination, motor learning, and neurorehabilitation. Her research addresses theoretical questions about motor synergies and applied challenges in stroke rehabilitation and aging. She holds a PhD in Kinesiology (Motor Neuroscience) from Texas A&M (2015) and prior degrees from California Polytechnic State University.
Her research explores topics such as gravity’s impact on motor control, neural crosstalk, and Parkinson’s disease interventions. Key projects include NASA-funded studies on altered-gravity effects and mathematical modeling of pandemic dynamics. Awards include the AFS Distinguished Graduate Student Award (2016) and the Thomas A. and Joan C. Read Faculty Fellowship (2019–2022).
Dr. Kennedy teaches courses like Lifespan Motor Development (KINE307) and Motor Learning & Skill Performance (KINE406). Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, emphasizing translational research to enhance human movement capabilities across populations.
