Michael Harris-Love

Michael Harris-Love is a Professor and Associate Dean of Physical Therapy Education at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus's School of Medicine. He holds the Joanne Posner-Mayer Endowed Chair and serves as Vice Chair of Learning, Development, and Inclusion. As Director of the Muscle Morphology, Mechanics, and Performance Laboratory, his research focuses on geriatric rehabilitation, muscle quality assessment, and innovative interventions for chronic conditions.

Education:

• Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Georgetown University/Children’s National Hospital (2010)
• Doctor of Health Science, University of Indianapolis (2004)
• Masters of Physical Therapy, Mayo School of Health Sciences (1997)
• BS in Exercise Science, Northern Arizona University (1995)

Research Focus: His work integrates ultrasound imaging, exercise physiology, and clinical rehabilitation to address muscle disorders in aging populations. Key areas include sarcopenia detection, eccentric exercise protocols, and telehealth applications for Veterans. Current NIH/VA grants support projects on post-hospitalization muscle atrophy recovery and chronic kidney disease rehabilitation.

Honors & Awards:

• Catherine Worthingham Fellow (APTA, 2022)
• Gerontological Society of America Fellow (2019)
• NIH Butler-Williams Scholar (2013)
• VA Research Scientist Training Award (2014-2019)

Leadership: Directs transdisciplinary research teams and mentors early-career scientists through NIH training grants. His laboratory pioneers quantitative ultrasound methods for muscle assessment in diverse populations including older adults and patients with multiple sclerosis.