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Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Lab

Kevin P. Granata Biomechanics Lab

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rmqueen_vt Dr. Robin Queen @rmqueen_vt ·
14 Feb

That’s a wrap! What a great time during #ors2023! So impressed by the work of these fantastic @GranataLab students from @VirginiaTech_ME and @vtcsom. Thanks to all who made this a great experience for them. @ORSsociety @BEAMvt @VTEngineering #biomechanics

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biomechanicsday National Biomechanics Day @biomechanicsday ·
18 Feb

Tyana Scott, Virginia Tech, U.S. on diversity in #Biomechanics and STEM, @rmqueen_VT @vwang_vt @snake_flyer @GranataLab (VT goes NBD-crazy every year!)
Ryan Lovell, Rancho Los Amigos Nat. Rehab. Center, on clinical biomech at the ranch! @WeAreLAHealth https://dhs.lacounty.gov/rancho/

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2 Feb

The @GranataLab at VT is recruiting postpartum women & never-pregnant women for a research study (IRB#22-1085), using a video recording system. Compensation of tech device (~$40) upon completion. For more info, contact @theresa_libera, theresal@vt.edu, or call (540) 231-4294

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rmqueen_vt Dr. Robin Queen @rmqueen_vt ·
2 Jan

Welcome to 2023! First pub of the year. Review on TAA gait mechanics & a look to the future. Download free for 50 days. Thanks to co-author Dan Schmitt for his friendship & collaboration! https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1gM503sQgGVc6T @BEAMvt @VTEngineering @ORSsociety @ALLabDuke @GranataLab

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rmqueen_vt Dr. Robin Queen @rmqueen_vt ·
10 Jan

Great time with @GranataLab students @MichaelTeaterVT & @Robyn_HansenVT presenting in 2 #anatomy classes today @BburgHSBruins. It is always great to share #research and explore the connections between what students are learning and future job options. @BEAMvt @VTEngineering

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About Kevin Granata

Professor Kevin Granata was a man with a sharp intellect who answered a call to serve the cause of scholarship and higher education. He died protecting students after he shepherded them into his office in order to safeguard them, and after he went to investigate and intervene.

Professor Granata was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio and received undergraduate degrees from Ohio State University in electrical engineering and physics. He later earned a Master’s degree in physics from Purdue University. Thereafter, he worked in the Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland. He received his doctoral degree in biomedical engineering from Ohio State University and then worked in the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Virginia, where he was the director of the Gait Laboratory.

Professor Granata was recruited to ESM to continue his teaching and research interests. He had numerous publications and research grants and lectured both nationally and internationally. He distinguished himself by making many outstanding scholarly contributions. In particular, he developed innovative methods to quantify low back stability that are considered cutting edge by other leaders in the field. He served as mentor for numerous students and junior professors. When Dr. Granata was promoted to the rank of professor, one of these professors conveyed, “Countless times he has provided me with valuable guidance on research-related matters such as student advising, experimental issues, and manuscript preparation.”

Leaders in the field of biomechanics called him “among the top five biomechanics researchers in the country working on movement dynamics in cerebral palsy”, as being “nationally recognized for his research”, “as an internationally outstanding scholar and educator”, as “often finding themselves quoting from Dr. Granata’s papers”.

Professor Granata’s greatest passion and pride was his family, especially his wife and children. He was also an athlete. He rowed crew at Purdue, participated in biathlons and triathlons and was an avid runner and cyclist. He loved coaching his sons’ Lacrosse teams.

He served Virginia Tech with pride and dedication. We became better because of him. We will recover, rebuild, rejuvenate and excel in his memory. He will not be forgotten.

A trust fund controlled by his family, which will contribute to the support of his wife and three children, has been established in honor of Dr. Granata. Contributions can be made to Kevin P. Granata Memorial Trust, StellarOne 2280 Kraft Drive Suite 1000, Blacksburg, VA 24060.

— His colleagues and friends from Virginia Tech. We are Virginia Tech. We will remain ESM.

@ 2017 Virginia Tech Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics