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Dr. James Smoliga is a Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences at Tufts University School of Medicine, Seattle. He previously held tenured positions at High Point University and Marywood University. His research bridges physical therapy, sports medicine, and exercise physiology, focusing on injury prevention, performance optimization, and combating pseudoscience in scientific discourse. With 80+ peer-reviewed publications, his work has been featured in major media outlets like the New York Times. He has received awards such as the 2022 Guy Simoneau Excellence in Research Award and the 2025 Tufts Excellence in Online Teaching Award. His educational background includes a DVM from Cornell University (2003) and a Ph.D. in Sports Medicine and Nutrition from the University of Pittsburgh (2007). He is also an avid distance runner and advocate for evidence-based practices.
Education:
- DVM, Cornell University, 2003
- Ph.D., Sports Medicine and Nutrition, University of Pittsburgh, 2007
Research Interests:
- Improving evidence-based physical therapy practices
- Scientific research integrity
- Concussion epidemiology and mitigation strategies
- Long-term health outcomes for athletes and endurance runners
- Addressing pseudoscientific claims in medicine and media
Teaching & Grants:
- Directs Research and Faculty Development for Tufts DPT-Seattle
- Teaches courses in Human Physiology and Evidence-Based Practice
- Secured over $250K in research funding
Awards:
- 2022 Guy Simoneau Excellence in Research Award
- 2025 Tufts Excellence in Online Teaching Award
- Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine
Labs & Teams: Previously served as Associate Director of the Human Biomechanics and Physiology Laboratory at High Point University.
