The Spine Biomechanics Laboratory operates under the direction of Genevieve A. Dumas.
Research
Our research spans a wide domain of biomechanics including occupational and clinical applications. Areas of interest include musculoskeletal disorders associated with pregnancy and with various occupational hazards, anthropometry in different populations, and related research addressing population health in developing countries.
Current Projects
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Biomechanics and Ergonomics Lab, School of Kinesiology and Health Studies through collaboration with Dr. Pat Costigan.
- Human Mobility Research Laboratory (HMRL), Hotel Dieu Hospital, through collaboration with Dr. Kevin Deluzio.
- Human Mobility Research Centre (HMRC), Kingston General Hospital.
- Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST), Montréal, Québec, through collaboration with Dr. André Plamondon.
- Institut National de la Jeunesse de l’Education Physique et du Sport (INJEPS), Bénin, through collaboration with Professor M.M. Lawani.
- MGM Centre of Human Movement Science (MGMCHMS), Navi Mumbai, India, through collaboration with Dr. Rajani Mullerpatan.
Personnel
Prof. Geneviève Dumas (Professor)
- Dr. Andrea Hemmerich (NSERC Post-doctoral Fellow)
- Tara Diesbourg (Ph.D. candidate)
- Erika Jackson (M.Sc. student)
If you are a student thinking of applying to the Queen's Graduate School and are interested in pursuing a project in the area of spine biomechanics, or a related field, then send a letter of interest along with a resume to Dr. G.A. Dumas (dumasg@queensu.ca).
