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Grants

  • Trabia, M.B. and Dufek, J.S. A Plantar Tissue Stiffness Model to Predict the Onset of Diabetic Ulcers,Nevada INBRE, $14,480, 2016-17.
  • Harry, J.D. and Dufek, J.S. Determining the Optimal Weight Vest Dispersion During Externally Loaded Landings. National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation, $8,560, 2016-17, 2350-257-929.
  • Radzak, K. and Dufek, J.S. Biomechanical Risk Factors for Injuries Commonly Acquired During Military Physical Fitness Training. Faculty Opportunity Award, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $19,976, 2016-2017.
  • Dai, B. and Dufek, J.S. Land Safely from a High Height: What Can We Learn from Parkour Practitioners? CTR-IN Mini-Grant, $13,564, 2016.
  • Lee, S-P, Dufek, J.S. and Neumann, E. Prosthetic Assessment of Gait and Mobility in Individuals with Lower Limb Loss. CTR-IN Mini-Grant, $13,505, 2016.
  • Dufek, J.S. A Novel Data Analysis Approach for Identification of Performance Differences during Locomotion. University Faculty Travel Committee. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $500, 2016.
  • Dufek, J.S. and Hickman, R.A. Summer Graduate Research Award. School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV, $3,000, 2015.
  • Dufek, J.S. The Relationship Between Head Acceleration and Heart Rate Variability. University Faculty Travel Committee. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $500, 2015.
  • Freedman Silvernail, J.A. and Dufek, J.S.  Obesity and Gait: A Dynamical Systems Perspective of Osteoarthritis Risk in Young Healthy Adults. Faculty Opportunity Award, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $19,992, 2015-2016.
  • Trabia, M.B. and Dufek, J.S. Development of a Model for Plantar Tissue Stiffness. CTR-IN Mini-Grant, $18,682, 2015.
  • Dufek, J.S., Eggleston, J.D., Hickman, R.A. and Shan, G. Gait Variability in Children with Autism Spectral Disorder: A Pilot Study. CTR-IN Mini-Grant, $21,353, 2015.
  • Dufek, J.S., Samson, D., and Trabia, M.B. Development of a Tissue-Deformation Model of the Plantar Surface of the Foot during Walking. Nevada INBRE; Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence, $4,000, 2014.
  • Trabia, M.B.T. and Dufek, J.S. Development of a “Smart Orthotic” to Minimize Occurrence of Diabetic Foot Ulceration. Doctoral Graduate Research Assistant Award, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $39,000, 2014-2017.
  • Lounsbery, M.A.F., Dufek, J.S., Guadagnoli, M., Maldonado, C., Murthukumar, V., Shan, S., and Spivak, A. Active Work and Exercise Station Objective Measurement Enterprise (AWESOME) Research Group. Doctoral Graduate Research Assistant Award, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $39,000, 2014-2017.
  • Lounsbery, M.A.F., Dufek, J.S., Guadagnoli, M., Maldonado, C., Murthukumar, V., Shan, S., and Spivak, A. Active Work and Exercise Station Objective Measurement Enterprise (AWESOME) Research Group. Doctoral Graduate Research Assistant Award, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $39,000, 2014-2017.
  • Morris, B.T., Dufek, J.S. and Hickman, R.A. Serious Games: Development of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Game for Children with Cerebral Palsy. Faculty Opportunity Award, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $20,000, 2014-15.
  • Trabia, M.B. and Dufek, J.S. Smart Insoles for Diabetic Patients. Faculty Opportunity Award, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $19,767, 2014-15.
  • Lee, S-P, Dufek, J.S. and Mercer, J.A. Influence of Foot Strike Pattern on Lower Back Muscle Activation during Running: Clinical Implications for Preventing Lower Back Pain in Runners. Faculty Opportunity Award, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $24,268, 2013-14.
  • Samson, D. and Dufek, J.S. Development of a Foot Stiffness Measurement Technique. Nevada INBRE; Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence, $4,000, 2014.
  • Dufek, J.S. and Wilson, J. Strategy Responses: Load Perturbations during Landing. Nevada INBRE; Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence, $5,500, 2013.
  • Dufek, J.S. and Holt, J. Horizontal Landing Strategies in Response to Incremented Loads. Nevada INBRE; Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence, $5,500, 2013.
  • Dufek, J.S.  Mechanical Footwear Testing. Gravity Defyer, $1,000, 2013.
  • Dufek, J.S. Quantifying Head Injury Severity Following Pediatric Patient Falls. University Faculty Travel Committee. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $1,000, 2013.
  • Hickman, R., Dufek, J.S. and Lee, S-P. UNLV Kids Research Outreach to Community Clinicians (UNLV KidsROCC). School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $2,554, 2012-2013.
  • Hickman, R. and Dufek, J.S.  Large Amplitude Training for Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Planning and Feasibility Study.  American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine via Pedal-With-Pete Foundation, $25,000, 2012-13.
  • Dufek, J.S., Ryan-Wenger, N.A. and Yucha, C.  Pediatric Patient Falls: Biomechanical and Ergonomic Contributors to Occurrence and Injury Severity.  Faculty Opportunity Award, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $20,000, 2012-14.
  • Dufek, J.S. and Bailey, J. Relating Collision Reduction Strategies to Changes in Joint and Leg Compliance Across Modes of Human Locomotion. Nevada INBRE; Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence, $5,000, 2012.
  • Dufek, J.S. and Mefferd, K. Determination of Head Injury Severity During Pediatric Patient Falls. Nevada INBRE; Idea Network of Biomedical Research Excellence, $5,000, 2012.
  • Ryan-Wenger, N., Dufek, J.S. and Wang, W.  Development of a Taxonomy of Human, Environmental, Biomechanical, and System Factors that Contribute to Pediatric Fall-Related Injuries. American Nurses Foundation, $10,000 (UNLV Sub-Award: $5850), 2011-2013.
  • McClellan, J.R. and Dufek, J.S.  Footwear Grant. Altra Footwear, $800, 2011-12.
  • Dufek, J.S. and Hickman, R. Software Grant, Msqr-ver50, CIR Systems, Inc., $9,875, 2011.
  • Dufek, J.S.  Mentored Research Meeting. University Faculty Travel Committee. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, $750, 2011-12.
  • Dufek, J.S. and Wallmann, H. Collaborative Research Award, School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, (release-time award), 2010.
  • Dufek, J.S. and Hickman, R. Strategic Plan Graduate Research Assistant. Office of Research and Graduate Studies, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. $36,000, 2010-2013.
  • Dufek, J.S. Rearfoot Component Impact Characteristics After 200 Miles of Wear. Stanton & Cia, S.A. and HPW Biomechanics, $500, 2010.
  • Dufek, J.S. Effects of Footwear on Walking Variability. Easy Spirit and HPW Biomechanics, $3,500, 2010.
  • Candela, L., Dufek, J.S., Mercer, J.A. and Putney, L. Translating the Diabetes Prevention Program to Middle and High School Students. School of Nursing/School of Allied Health Sciences Obesity-Related Award, $30,345, 2009-2010.
  • Dufek, J.S. Bertec Balance-Check Screener with Safety Harness Equipment Grant. Bertec Corporation, $3,500, 2009.
  • Dufek, J.S. APAS-Mobile Software Grant. Ariel Dynamics, Inc., $7,000, 2009.
  • Dufek, J.S. High Speed Videographic Measurement of Footwear. HPW Biomechanics, $7,000, 2008.
  • Dufek, J.S. Acquisition of High Speed Video Camera. BioDynamics Foundation, $17,343, 2008.
  • Dufek, J.S.  Aldridge, J.M., and Melcher, G.G.,A Retro Locomotion Protocol to Reduce Postural Sway: Implications for Fall Prevention in Older Adults. Bertec Corporation Competitive Equipment Loan Program, $6,100, 2008-2009.
  • Neumann, E.S., Dufek, J.S., O’Toole, B., and Wallmann, H.W. Helios Brace Performance and Production. Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation, Ortho Rehab Designs and University of Nevada, Las Vegas Applied Research Initiative Award, $131,576, 2008-2010.
  • Dufek, J.S. Impact Characteristics of Running Shoes. StrideRite via BioDynamics Foundation, $1,500, 2007.
  • Mercer, J.A., Dufek, J.S., Stergiou, N., Mangus, B.C., Tandy, R.C. & Henry, J. Motion-Capture System Maintenance Award. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, President’s Research Award, $10,000, 2007-2009.
  • Mercer, J.A. & Dufek, J.S. Acquisition and Installation of a Dual Force Platform Mounting System. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Research Infrastructure Award Program, $5,295, 2007.
  • Mercer, J.A., Mangus, B.C., Rubley, M.D. & Dufek, J.S. Shock Attenuation Characteristics of Children Runners. National Athletic Trainers Association, $28,517, 2006-2008.
  • House, A.J., Mangus, B.C. & Dufek, J.S.  Examining Lumbopelvic Movement During Retro-Locomotion in Athletes with Low Back Pain. Far West Athletic Trainers Association, $465, 2006.

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