Justin Andrushko

Justin Andrushko is a Vice-Chancellor Fellow and Assistant Professor in Sport and Exercise Sciences at Northumbria University. His research focuses on neuromuscular adaptations, cross-education, and motor recovery post-injury, utilizing techniques such as MRI and TMS. He completed his PhD in Sports Science at the University of Saskatchewan (2021), MSc (2017), and BA in Physical Education.

Education:

• PhD in Sports Science, University of Saskatchewan (2021)
• MSc in Sports Science, University of Saskatchewan (2017)
• BA in Physical Education

Research Interests:

• Cross-education mechanisms in motor recovery
• Neuromuscular adaptations to resistance training
• Clinical applications of eccentric muscle actions
• Role of cortico-reticulospinal tract in recovery

His work combines advanced neuroimaging (fMRI, DTI) and neurophysiological methods (TMS, EMG).

Collaborations: Partners include researchers at University of Oxford, Monash University, and University of British Columbia. Active member of Northumbria's Neuromuscular Function Research Group.

Grants/Advising: Funded by CIHR, MSFHR, and Northumbria University. Supervises graduate students in sport science and rehabilitation.