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Dr. Kerry Costello is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida. Her research focuses on the biomechanical and physiological factors influencing musculoskeletal health, particularly knee osteoarthritis progression. She employs advanced technologies like motion capture systems, wearable sensors, and machine learning to analyze gait mechanics and physical activity patterns associated with disease development.
Dr. Costello holds degrees from Duke University (B.S.), Virginia Tech (M.S.), and Dalhousie University (Ph.D.), with postdoctoral training at Boston University. Her work bridges biomedical engineering and clinical research, emphasizing translational applications for osteoarthritis prevention and intervention. She leads the AI Biomechanics Lab, focusing on digital health solutions for musculoskeletal conditions.
Her research explores how joint loading during movement contributes to osteoarthritis progression, with a focus on asymmetrical gait patterns, pain modulation, and wearable technology applications. Recent studies investigate the impact of the pandemic on physical activity and pain management in knee osteoarthritis patients.
Dr. Costello collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including rheumatology, physical therapy, and orthopedic surgery. Her work has been supported by NIH-funded fellowships and leverages large cohort studies like the Multicenter Osteoarthritis Study (MOST) to identify predictive gait and activity biomarkers for knee replacement outcomes.
