Scientific Committee

Biography

D. Casey Kerrigan, MD, MS, is a physician-scientist, innovator, and professor of physical medicine & rehabilitation at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. A graduate of Harvard Medical School with advanced training in kinesiology and biomechanics at UCLA, Dr. Kerrigan is internationally recognized for her pioneering research in gait biomechanics, aging, mobility science, rehabilitation technology, and regenerative approaches to human performance. She founded major gait and motion laboratories at both Harvard and UVA and has led NIH- and NSF-funded translational research programs integrating medicine, engineering, wearable technology, AI, and advanced manufacturing. She is also co-founder of OESH Shoes and multiple biomechanical innovation ventures.

Research interests:

• Longevity Science and Functional Aging
• Regenerative Rehabilitation and Cellular Recovery
• Gait Biomechanics and Human Movement Science
• Wearable Sensor Technology and Digital Biomarkers
• Precision Rehabilitation and Functional Assessment
• Advanced Manufacturing and 3D Printing for Medical Applications
• Translational Research Integrating Medicine, Engineering, and Human Performance