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CURRICULUM VITAE

CARMEN CASANOVA ABBOTT PT, PhD Clinical Professor

Department of Physical Therapy

University of Missouri

801 Clark Hall, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO 65211

573-882-7103, abbottc@health.missouri.edu

EDUCATION Doctor of Philosophy, Health Education and Promotion, May 2009

Dissertation Topic: Community Multidimensional Fall Risk Screening

University of Missouri.

Master of Arts, Adapted Physical Education, December 1980

Masters Thesis Topic: Post Rotatory Nystagmus: Adult Normative Study

University of Missouri.

Bachelor of Science: Physical Therapy, May 1973

University of Missouri.

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts of Missouri, Physical Therapy License

NO. 00507.

CERTIFICATIONS Pediatric Neurodevelopment Treatment Training, NDT: August 1999.

Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency, APTA/ Emory University: March 2004.

Senior Strength Trainer, C.S.S.T.: August 2006.

MedX Lumbar and Cervical Certification: June 2010

Pediatric Vestibular Rehabilitation Competency: October 2011

Dari Motion Capture System: 2012

Functional Movement System: 2012

Otago Exercise Program: 2014

CLINICAL EMPLOYMENT & POSITIONS HELD Community Memorial Hospital – Moberly, MO –

1973 - Chief Physical Therapist

University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics – Columbia, MO –

1974 - Physical Therapist

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Rusk Rehabilitation Center – Columbia, MO –

1974 - Physical Therapist and Clinical Instructor

Rusk Rehabilitation Center – Columbia, MO –

1978-1985 – Department Manager and Clinical Instructor

University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics/

Rusk Rehabilitation Center – Columbia, MO –

1985-1988 – Department Manager, Physical Therapy Services

Center Coordinator for Clinical Education:

University of Missouri -1978 to 1988

University of Kentucky -1977 to 1988

Duke University -1978 to 1988

Maryville College -1982 to 1988

Penn Valley Community College -1978 to 1988

Rockhurst College -1985 to 1988

Washington University -1988

University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics – Columbia, MO

July, 1988 – Senior Physical Therapist and Clinical Instructor

Areas of Responsibility:

Cardiac Rehabilitation – Phase I

Heart Transplant Team

Evaluation and Management of Orthopedic Outpatients

Columbia Spine Rehabilitation Center (CSRC) – Columbia, MO

March, 1989 – Physical Therapist

July, 1990 – Physical Therapy Coordinator

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Center of Columbia – Columbia, MO

October, 1991, Corporate Takeover of CSRC – Coordinator of Spine

Rehabilitation Program

Disabilities Management Associates – Columbia, MO

September 1992-1994, Physical Therapist

Service Delivery Area:

Industrial Consultation (Musculoskeletal Screenings & Injury Prevention

Education)

Boone Hospital Center – Columbia, MO

June 1996 – October 1999

Service Delivery Area:

Inpatient and Outpatient evaluation and treatment (PRN position)

Orthopedic and vestibular rehabilitation

Rusk Rehabilitation Center, Healthsouth – Columbia, MO

March, 1993 – 1998

Service Delivery Area:

Inpatient Adult Neurological Rehabilitation (Treatment & Consultation)

Kids Upward Bound, LLC – Columbia, MO

October 1999 – 2003

Service Delivery Area

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Pediatric evaluation and treatment (PRN position)

Peters Rehab, LLC – Columbia, MO

September 2001 – 2004

Service Delivery Area

Adult spine and vestibular evaluation and treatment (PRN position)

Renaissance Therapy - Columbia, MO

June 2007 - 2010

Service Delivery Area

Vestibular examination and management (PRN position)

ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT & POSITIONS HELD University of Missouri, Physical Therapy Curriculum – Columbia, MO

Clinical Instructor, Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Professor (2009):

September 1992 – Present

Primary Course Instructor for:

Foundations in Therapeutic Exercise (1992-2005)

Applied Therapeutic Exercise (2006-2009)

Physical Agents (1992-2010)

Introduction to Physical Therapy (1992)

Adult Neurological Rehabilitation (1993)

Adult Head Injury (1993)

Spinal Cord Injury (1992-2008)

Vestibular Examination and Rehabilitation (1994-present)

Surface Anatomy (2006-2008)

Additional Teaching Activities:

Problem Based Learning Tutor (Orthopedics, Pediatric Neurology,

Geriatrics)

Problems Seminar Tutor, Case Report

Skills Seminar (Advanced Vestibular Examination and

Management)

Adult Neurophysiology (Vestibular Anatomy & Physiology)

Evidence Based Practice Co-coordinator (2014 to present)

Bridging the Gap Co-coordinator (2015)

Collaborative Concussion Module ATC/PT (2014 to present)

Neurological Impairment Through the Lifespan (2018)

Laboratory Coordinator or Assistant

Physical Agents (2011)

Applied Therapeutic Exercise (2009-2013)

Pediatrics (2008-present)

Case Management III (Adult & Pediatric Neurology)

Adult Neurology (2014 to present)

University of Missouri, Sinclair School of Nursing -Columbia, MO

Joint Faculty Courtesy Appointment (2008-present)

Collaboration with academic departments in the area of fall detection

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research

Missouri Orthopaedic Institute - Columbia, MO

Joint Faculty/Staff Appointment

January 2010 - present

Service Delivery Area

Consultant and Interim Clinical Supervisor, Rehabilitation Services (2010)

Outpatient Physical Therapist, Rehabilitations Services (2009 to present)

Co-investigator 2014 to present)

Vestibular examination and management; Concussion examination

and management; Spine rehabilitation; Research collaboration with several

School of Medicine clinical departments (ENT, Orthopaedics, Opthalmology)

PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

Whiting R, Dreisinger T, Casanova C. Clinical value of exercise testing in

handicapped subjects. Southern Medical Journal. 76 (10), Oct, 1983.

Whiting R, Dreisinger T, Abbott C. Clinical use of exercise testing in handicapped

subjects. Missouri Medicine. 1984:80(9): 582-5.

Ottenbacher K, Abbott C, Haley D, Watson PJ. Human figure drawing ability and

vestibular processing dysfunction in learning-disabled children. J Clin Psychol. 1984 Jul:

40(4): 1084-9.

. Alexander GL, Havens TC, Rantz M, Keller JM, Abbott CC. Markerless human motion

capture-based exercise feedback system to increase efficacy and safety of elder

exercise routines. Conference proceedings of International Society for Gerontechnology.

Pisa Italy, June 2008:73-78.

Havens, TC, Alexander GL, Abbott C, Keller JM, Skubic M, Rantz M. Contour

Tracking of human exercises. Proceedings, IEEE Conference on Visual Intelligence,

Nashville Tenn, March 2009: 22-28.

Liang J, Abbott CC, Skubic M, Keller JM. Investigation of gait features for stability and

risk identification in elders. Proceedings, 31st Annual International Conference of the

IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and

Biology Society. Minneapolis, Minn, September 2009: 6139-6142.

Havens, TC, Alexander GL, Abbott CC, Keller JM, Skubic M, Rantz M. Tracking

exercise motions of older adults using contours. Journal of Applied Computer

Science Methods. 2010, 1(2):21-42.

Krampe J, Rantz MJ, Dowell L, Schamp R, Skubic M, Abbott C. Dance-Based

Therapy in a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly: An integrative approach to

decrease fall risk. Nurs Adm Q. 2010 Apr-Jun; 34(2): 156-61.

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Banerjee T, Keller JM, Skubic, Abbott CC. Sit-to-stand detection using fuzzy clustering

techniques. Proceedings, IEEE World Congress o Computational Intelligence, Barcelona,

Spain, July 2010:1-8.

Wang F, Skubic M, Abbott C, Keller J. Body sway measurement for fall risk assessment

using inexpensive webcams. Proceedings, 32nd Annual International Conference of the

IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, IEEE Engineering in Medicine and

Biology Society. Buenos Aires, Argentina, August 2010: 2225-2229.

Alexander GL, Havens TC, Rantz M, Keller J, Abbott CC. An analysis of human

motion detection systems used during elder exercise routines. West J Nurs Res. 2010,

32(2):233-249.

Aud MA, Abbott CC, Tyrer JW. Smart Carpet: Developing a sensor system to detect

falls and summon assistance. J Gerontol Nurs. 2010 Jul; 36(7): 8-12.

Wang F, Skubic M, Abbott C, Keller JM. Quantitative analysis of 180 degree turns for

fall risk assessment using video sensors. Annual International Conference of the IEEE

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Proceedings IEEE Engineering in

Medicine and Biology Society. August 2011: 7606-7609

Cuddihy PE, Yardibi T, Legenzoff ZJ, Lieu L, Phillips CE, Abbott C Galambos C, Keller

J, et al. Radar walking speed measurement of seniors in their apartments: Technology for

fall prevention. Proceedings, 34th Annual International Conference of the IEEE

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and

Biology Society. San Diego CA, August 2012: 260-263.

Rantz M, Skubic M, Abbott C, Pak Y, Stone E, Miller SJ. Automated fall risk

assessment and detection in the home: A preliminary investigation. Conference

proceedings, Advancement of Artificial Intelligence AAAI, 2012

Banerjee T, Skubic M, Keller JM, Abbott CC. Sit to Stand Measurement for in home

monitoring using voxel analysis. Proceedings, IEEE Transaction in IT and Biomedicine.

EEEE J of Biomedical & Health Informatics. 2013, 18(4): 1502-1509.

Rantz MJ, Skubic M, Abbott C, Galambos C, et al.., In-home fall risk assessment

and detection sensor system. J Gerontol Nurs. 2013, 39(7): 18-22.

Wang F, Stone E, Skubic, Keller JM., Abbott C, Rantz M. Toward a passive low- cost in-

home gait assessment system for older adults. IEEE J Biomedical and Health

Informatics. 2013, 17 (2): 346-355.

Wallace R, Abbott C, Gibson-Horn C, Skubic M. In-home measurement of the effect of

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strategically weighted vests on ambulation. Proceedings, 35th Annual IEEE International

Conference of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBCC). Engineering

in Medicine and Biology Society. Osaka, Japan, July 2013: 949-952.

Wang F, Stone E, Skubic, Keller JM., Abbott C, Rantz M. Toward a passive low- cost in-

home gait assessment system for older adults. IEEE J Biomedical and Health

Informatics. 2013, 17 (2): 346-355.

Stone E, Skubic M, Rantz MJ, Abbott C, & Miller S. Average in-home gait speed:

investigation of a new metric for mobility and fall risk assessment of elders. Gait &

Posture. 2014; 41, 57-62.

Reid-Arndt SA, Kim S, Abbott C. Optimizing the co-assessment of gait and

cognitive functioning. Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation. 2015; 32 (2): 127-133.

Rantz M., Skubic M, Abbott C, Galambos C, et al. An automated in-home fall risk

assessment and detection sensor system for older adults. Gerontologist. 2015, 55 (S1):

S78-S87.

Mishra AK, Skubic M, Abbott C. Development and preliminary validation of an

interactive remote physical therapy system. 37th Annual International Conference of IEEE

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and

Biology Society. Milano, Italy. 2015.

Calyam P, Mishra A, Antequera RB, Chemodanov D, Berryman A, Shu K, Abbott

C, Skubic M. Synchronous Big Data analytics for personalized and remote physical

therapy. Pervasive and Mobile Computing; Special Issue Big Data Analytics for Smarter

Health Care. September 2015.

Skubic M, Mishra A, Harris B, Abbott C, Craver A, Musterman K, Rantz M. HCI

Challenges for consumer-based aging in place technologies. Proceedings, IEEE

Conference of the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in

Medicine and Biology Society. Orlando, FL, 2016.

Skubic M, Mishra A, Harris B, Abbott C, Craver A, Musterman K, Rantz M. HCI

Challenges for consumer-based aging in place technologies. ITAP 2016 out of HCI

International 2016 Conference. Toronto, Canada. Human Aspects of IT for the Aged

Population. Design for Aging. LNCS, Vol 9754: 105-116.

Hotrabhavananda B, Mishra A, Skubic M, Hotrabhavananda N, Abbott C.

Evaluation of the Microsoft Kinect skeletal data versus depth data analysis for Timed Up

and Go and Figure of 8 Walk Tests. Proceedings, IEEE Conference of the Engineering in

Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society.

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Orlando, FL, 2016 in press.

Phillips LJ, DeRoche CB, Abbott C, Koopman R, Rantz M, Alexander GL. Using

embedded sensors in independent living to predict gait changes and falls. Western J of

Nurs Research. 2016: 39(1):78-94.

Wallace R, Abbott C, Gibson-Horn C, Rantz M, Skubic M. Metrics from in-home sensor

data to assess gait change due to weighted vest therapy. Smart Health. 3-4; 1-19. Published on line: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.smhl.2017.03.002.

Mishra A, Skubic M, Willis B, Guess T, Razu S, Abbott C, Gray A. Examining methods

to estimate static body sway from the Kinect V2.0 skeletal data: Implications for clinical

rehabilitation. Proceedings, Pervasive Health. Barcelona, Spain. 2017, in press.

Wallace R, Abbott C, Skubic M. Exploring clinical correlation in centroid-based gait

metrics from depth data collected in the home. 11th International Conference on Pervasive

Computing Technologies for Healthcare, Barcelona, Spain. Proceedings, Pervasive

Health. 2017, pages 203-206.

PEER REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC & PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Abbott, CC, Highland, T., et al. Aggressive Nonsurgical Approach to the Low Back

Patient. American Back Society Meeting and Newsletter. 1992 Abstract and CEU

presentation.

Abbott, CC., Balwanz, L. Physical Therapy Stroke Survey. Physical Therapy. Vol.78,

No.5, May 1998 Abstract and poster presentation.

Sommerer, V. and Abbott, C. Identification of Modifiable Fall Risk Facotrs in the

Young and Middle Aged Adult. Missouri Physical Therapy Association Spring

Conference. Poster presentation. April 2009.

Abbott, CC. Community Multidimensional Fall Risk Screening. American Physical

Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting, San Diego, February 2010. Missouri

Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference, St. Louis, April 2010. Poster

presentations.

Tyrer, H. Aud, M. Abbott, C. Smart Carpet: Developing a sensor system to detect falls

and summon assistance. 20th Annual Conference Caring for the Frail Elderly. Poster

presentation. Columbia, MO. August 2010.

Abbott CC, Prost E. Effect of “Mizzou Steps”, A Lower-Extremity Functional Training

on Gait Velocity and Functional Performance: A Pilot Study. 24th Annual Caring for

Frail Elderly Conference. Poster presentation. Columbia, MO 2014.

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McElroy J, Abbott C, Nevins K. Newborn Kicking Patterns. Missouri Physical Therapy

Association Spring Conference. Poster presentation. St. Louis, MO 2015.

Abbott, C., & Prost, E. Evidence Based Fall Risk Screening and Fall Prevention.

Missouri Physical Therapy Association Spring Conference. Abstract and 2hr CEU

presentation. St. Louis, MO, 2015.

Abbott, C., & Prost, E. Fall Risk Screening, Fall Risk Intervention, Stopping Elderly

Accidents, Deaths & Injuries (STEADI). Missouri Physical Therapy Association Fall

Conference. Abstract and 2 hr CEU presentation. St. Louis, MO, 2015.

Abbott, C. Fall: Prevention and Intervention. 26th Annual Gerontology Clinical Update.

1.5 hr CEU panel presentation. Columbia, MO, 2015.

Phillips L, Abbott C. Feasibility Trial of Seniors On The Move in Assisted Living.

Midwest Nursing Research Society Meeting. Poster presentation. 2016.

Abbott C, Willis BW, Williams H, Prost EL. Walking Poles Reduce Low Back Pain and

Increase Physical Activity in a 65 Year Old Woman. 26th Caring for the Frail Elderly

Conference. Poster presentation. Columbia, MO. 2016.

Skubic M, Rantz M, Galambos C, Abbott C, Harris, B, Carver A. Modeling Fall Events

from In-Home Gait Parameters Recorded with a Microsoft Kinect Sensor System.

Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 69th Annual Scientific Meeting. New Orleans,

LA. Symposium presentation. November 2016.

Hotrabhavananda B, Mishra AK, Skubic M, Hotrabhavananda N, Abbott, C. Evaluation

of the Microsoft Kinect Skeletal Versus Depth Data Analysis for Timed-up and Go Test

and Figure of 8 Walk Tests. 38th Annual International Conference of the IEEE

Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Orlando, FL. Poster presentation. August,

2016.

Erhardt BF, Rivera AL, Abbott CC. Vestibular Rehabilitation Utilizing a Novel Palatal

Alternative Sensory Feedback Device. Combined Otolaryngology Meeting. Poster

presentation. San Diego, CA, May 2017.

Martinez-Campuzano R, Abbott C, Prost E, Razu S, guess T. Effect of Walking Poles on

Trunk, Pelvic and Knee Kinematics in Older Adults. ORS Orthopaedic Research Society

Annual Meeting. San Diego CA. Poster presentation. 2017.

Abbott CC, Guess TM, Martinez R, Razu S, Prost E. Study of Walking Effort on Elder

Patients With and Without the Use of Walking Poles. ORS Orthopaedic Research Society

Regional Meeting. St. Louis, MO. Poster presentation. 2017.

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Phillips L, Jahnke I, Skubic M, Abbott C, Harris B, Demir F. Usability Testing of a

Kinect-based Sensor System to automate the Timed UP-and-Go Test. 21st IAGG World

Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics. San Francisco CA. Poster presentation. 2017.

Tang H, Abbott C, Rivera A. A Palatal Device for Patients with Vestibular Imbalance.

AAO-NHSF Annual Meeting and OTO Experience. Chicago, IL. Poster presentation.

2017.

Abbott C, Erhardt BR, Rivera AL. Effect of a Novel Palatal Alternative Sensory

Feedback Device on Postural Stability and Dynamic Balance: A Case Series. American

Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Conference. New Orleans LA. &

International Conference Vestibular Rehabilitation, Chicago IL. Poster presentation.

2018.

Eastman S, Willis BW, Abbott CC, Martinez RC, Dannecker EA, Sayers SP. Prost EL.

Acute Effects of Walking Poles on Gait and Discomfort in Older Adults with Chronic

Low Back Pain.28th Annual Caring for the Frail Elderly Conference. Poster Presentation.

Columbia, MO. August 2018. Under review

Eastman S, Willis BW, Abbott CC, Martinez RC, Dannecker EA, Sayers SP. Prost EL.

Acute Effects of Walking Poles on Gait and Discomfort in Older Adults with Chronic

Low Back Pain. APTA Combined Sections Meeting. Poster Presentation. Washington DC.

January 2019. Under review

FUNDED GRANT ACTIVITY

1997 Postural Strategies in Reach - Tasks Used for Input Cue Evaluation in Vestibular

Rehabilitation following UMN Lesion. (co-investigator) Roger S. Williams Award.

2001 The Level of Habitual Physical Activity in Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students in

Three Institutions. School of Health Professions Research Fellowship. (co-investigator, through

2002)

2002 Exercise Specificity for Physical Frailty. NIH Grant Funded (10% FTE as co-

investigator, through 2004).

2006 Effects of Treadmill Speed and Incline on Gait Parameter in Young Children with

Hemiplegia. Roger S Williams Award, School of Health Professions (co-investigator).

2009 CPS Medium: Active Heterogeneous Sensing for Fall Detection and Fall Assessment.

National Science Foundation (4% FTE as co-investigator; through 08/31/13)

2009 Technology to Automatically Detect Falls and Assess Fall Risk in Senior Housing.

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Agency for Healthcare Research Quality (20% FTE as co-investigator, through 6/2014)

2012 Effect of LE functional training on gait velocity and FAP parameters: a pilot study.

Institutional funding from the Univ of MO, Department of Physical Therapy, (co-investigator

through 2014)

2013 US-Ignite: EAGER: GENI-Enabled in-Home, Personalized Health Monitoring and

Coaching (15% as co-investigator, through 2/2015)

2014 On the Move in Assisted Living Project from NIA-PCORI funding agency.

Collaboration with L. Phillips RN, PhD to write a NIH RO1 grant; PA-14-161 FOA

“Translational research to help older adults maintain their health and independence in the

community”, (co-investigator through 2016).

2015 Palatal device Providing In-Situ Sensory Feedback in Patients with Vestibular

Imbalance. Collaboration with AL Rivera MD, and H Tang PhD and Innervo Technology LLC.

Phase II of NSF Award. Data collection completed and dissemination ongoing in form of posters

and journal article. (co-investigator through 2016)

RESEARCH ACTIVITY

Cross-sectional normative study on post rotary nystagmus response in adults; published

as master’s thesis, University of Missouri, 1980.

Study on arm crank ergometry exercise stress testing and exercise response of spinal cord

injured patient, secondary investigator, published peer reviewed journal, 1983.

Comparison of head traumatic head injury patients post rotary nystagmus response with

the normal adult post rotary nystagmus norms; peer reviewed platform presentation,

American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections, findings used to augment

clinical practice in the physical therapy development of treatment protocols, Rusk

Rehabilitation Center, 1983.

Development of normal adult norms for balance point on K.A.T. Board; unpublished,

findings used to provide norms for testing proprioception and balance responses in low

back pain patients, Spine Rehabilitation Center, 1991.

Developed and completed Stroke Treatment Survey; abstract accepted for platform

presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association National Conference and

poster presentation at the Missouri Physical Therapy Association Conference, abstract

published in peer reviewed journal, 1996.

Developed norms for postural strategies in reach; unpublished, findings used to augment

clinical practice in the area of stroke balance evaluation, co-investigator, Rusk

Rehabilitation Center, grant funded, 1997.

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Mentor for graduate physical therapy student from the University of the Western Cape,

South Africa. Carried out a study, Habitual Physical Activity of Physical Therapy

Students in three institutions; findings used to fulfill requirements of a capstone

experience, peer reviewed poster presentation at the School of Health Related Professions

Research Day, University of Missouri, 2001.

Developed part of training manual in the area electromyographic recording and provided

training in the use of this equipment for a grant funded study looking at measures and

mechanisms of muscle pain in humans, consultant, Department of Physical Therapy,

University of Missouri, 2004.

Developed protocol and collected data to study exercise specificity for physical frailty;

2001-2003; developed statistical analysis using regression and analysis of variance for

two phases of the study, 2005-2007; co-investigator, Department of Physical Therapy,

University of Missouri, 2002-2007.

Assisted with development and grant submission of a study looking into the effects of

treadmill speed and incline on gait parameters in young children with hemiplegia, 2006;l

utilized motion analysis system and an intervention program; grant awarded; co-

investigator, Department of Physical Therapy, University of Missouri, 2006-2009.

Collected data and sat on expert panel for a pilot study measuring functional performance

and instrument reliability for elders, grant funded, co-investigator, Technology for

Eldercare Research Group, University of Missouri, 2006-completed.

Developed fall risk assessment protocol for a NIH grant proposal studying technology to

automatically detect falls and assess fall risk in senior housing, participated in the

planning and writing of the grant with an interdisciplinary team including nursing,

electrical and computer engineering, sociologists, health informatics and physical therapy,

Technology for Eldercare Research Group, University of Missouri, submitted 2006;

resubmitted 2008, awarded through 2014.

Performed marker placement and assisted in data collection in a study looking at the

variability of ankle/foot movements during spontaneous lower extremity behaviors in

infants, co-investigator, 2006-2011.

Assisted with development and performance of a musculoskeletal screening protocol for a

study developing technology interfaces to provide range of motion feedback to elderly

people using exercise equipment, co-investigator, RAND/Hartford Geriatric Healthcare

Initiative, 2007-2009-completed.

Completed dissertation study that compiled a multidimensional fall risk screening tool

that was then used on 190 independent community dwelling adults, normative

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information was gathered for adults aged 20-79. University of Mo, 2007-2009.

Completed data collection with ongoing dissemination of results fron several grants from

AHRQ and NSF with the Center for Eldercare and Rehabilitation Technology an

interdisciplinary research aging in place group on the university campus. Physical therapy

component responsible for consultation and participation on issues dealing with gait and

other functional physical performance measures in the area of fall detection and

prevention, 2009 to present.

Completed pilot study that developed and administered MIZZOU STEPS, an exercise

program for older adults in an aging in place facility. The exercise program was to be

short (six weeks) and progressive in nature to effect gait and functional activities.

Translated into bi-annual student physical therapist service learning class for the aging in

place facility residents 2013 to present.

Co-investigator on a NIA-PICORI grant that focused on validation of On The Move

exercise program at an assisted care living facility. Two part intervention with gait and

strength testing performed pre and post each phase of the study, 2014-2015,

dissemination 2016 to present.

NON-PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS Directed Play Activities. University Press; Columbia, Missouri 1978.

Post Rotatory Nystagmus: Adult Normative Study. Thesis, Abbott CC. Thesis, University of

MO, 1980.

Balance Testing and Exercise as Deterrent to Falls. Abbott CC, Horizons Interdisciplinary

Geriatric Assessment Center, Vol. 2, Issue 1, Fall 2004.

Show Me Falls Free Missouri Coalition: An Action Plan for Preventing Falls Among Older

Adults in the Community. 11/20/2008. http://www.dhss.mo.gov/showmefallsfreemissouri/

Vestibular Examination. Abbott CC, Webcourse for physical therapists, 2006.

http://www.umshp.org/pt/xabbott.htm

Falls and Hip Fractures. Abbott, C.C., Virtual Health Care Team. School of Health

Professions, University of MO, 2007. http://www.vhct.org/case4007/index.htm

Show Me Falls Free Missouri Coalition: An Action Plan for Preventing Falls Among Older

Adults in the Community. 11/20/2008. Part of the leadership team that wrote the document.

http://www.dhss.mo.gov/showmefallsfreemissouri/

Multidimensional Community Fall Risk Screening. Abbott, C.C., Dissertation. University

of MO 2009.

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DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARY ACTIVITY Collaboration beginning 6/2015 to work with Trent Guess to assist with Motion Analylsis

Center (MAC) Gait Lab studies (departmental, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute, Center for

Eldercare and Rehabilitation Technology, and Athletic Department).

Facilitate faculty and PT student small research projects in the MAC Gait Lab.

MAC Adult Gait Database IRB in process, 2017; combined with Pediatric Database and

IRB rewritten

Lab Validation of Physical Function Assessment (IRB approved, 2016)

Validity and reliability of manual testing of gastroc/soleus first catch and its relationship

to gait in children (IRB approved, 2016 to present)

Do walking poles improve the gait parameters of community dwelling older adults? (IRB

approved, data collection complete, SHP Catalyst Scholarship, data analysis and

publication (2015 to present)

Static and dynamic posturography analyses in collaboration with Department

of Orthopedics in a balance parameter study in patients with spinal fusion

deformity (2015 to present)

CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS American Speech and hearing Association Conference

Kansas City, MO, 1978 (peer reviewed)

Topic: Team Assessment of the LD Child

Association for Children with Learning Disabilities Conference

Columbia, MO, 1981

Topic: Motor Assessment of the LD Child

Missouri State Board of Special Education

Columbia, MO, 1983

Topic: Physical Therapy Management of the LD Child

American Physical Therapy Association Conference, Neurology

Section - Houston, TX, 1984 (peer reviewed)

Topic: Comparison of Post Rotary Nystagmus Adult Norms with Those of

Closed Head Injury Patients

Missouri Geriatric Education Center

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Sedalia, MO, 1988

Topic: Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation of the Geriatric Patient

Family Practice Symposium, University School of Medicine

Columbia, MO, 1991

Topic: Critical Issues on Geriatric Rehabilitation

Columbia Spine Conference

Columbia, MO, 1991

Topic: Evaluation and Management of Sciatica

American Back Society Symposium

New Orleans, Louisiana, 1992 (peer reviewed)

Topic: Columbia Spine Center - A model for the 90’s

Orthopedic Clinical Nurse Symposium

Columbia, MO, 1992

Topic: Post Surgical Rehabilitation of the Back Patient

Missouri Physical Therapy Association Conference

Research Symposium, Platform Presentation (peer reviewed)

Topic: Stroke Treatment Survey, 1997

Vestibular Conference. Otolaryngology Services, University, University School of

Medicine Columbia, MO, 1997

Topic: Balance Retraning in Peripheral Vestibular Disorders

Spine Conference. Orthopedics and Neurosurgery Services, University School of

Medicine Columbia, MO, 1997

Topic: Physical Therapy Management of Spine Patients

Rusk International Symposium on Neurological Rehabilitation

Columbia, MO, 1997

Topic: Vestibular Rehabilitation

Family Practice Grand Rounds Teleconference, University School of Medicine

Columbia, MO, 1997

Topic: Physical Therapy Management of Vestibular Deficits

Rehabilitation Services, Audrain Medical Center

Mexico, MO, 1998

Topic: Vestibular Evaluation and Management (4 hours)

American Red Cross Stroke Club

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Columbia, MO, 1998

Topic: Fall Prevention

Center for Interdisciplinary Geriatric Assessment, School of Health Related Professions

Columbia, MO, 1998

Topic: Will Exercise Prevent Falls?

MO Physical Therapy Association

Osage Beach, MO, 1998

Topic: Vestibular Evaluation and Rehabilitation (6 hours)

BJC Health System, Department of Rehabilitation

St. Louis, MO, 2001

Topic: Traumatic Brain Injury (6 hours)

Central District Physical Therapy Association

Columbia, MO, 2002

Topic: Gross Anatomy Lab Review (3 hours)

Otolaryngology Grand Rounds, University of MO School of Medicine

Columbia, MO, 2003

Topic: Vestibular Rehabilitation (1 hour)

University of MO Power Plant

Columbia, MO, 2003

Topic: Back Safety & Injury Prevention (4 hours)

Central District MO Physical Therapy Association

Columbia, MO, 2003

Topic: Gross Anatomy Review (2 hours)

Geriatric Assessment Lecture Series, School of Health Professions, University of

Missouri Columbia, MO, 2003

Topic: Fall Risks Assessment (1 hour)

Mid-Missouri Journal Club

Columbia, MO, 2004

Topic: Vestibular Examination Update (1 hour)

ARS Corporation

Columbia, MO, 2004

Topic: Aging Skeletal Muscle/Exercise as Deterrent to Falls (4 hours)

University of MO Dept. of Physical Therapy& Central District, Missouri Physical

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Therapy Assoc. Columbia, MO, 2004

Topic: Gross Anatomy Review & Surface Anatomy (4 hours)

University of MO Department of Physical Therapy

Columbia, MO, 2005

Topic: Gross Anatomy Review & Surface Anatomy (4 hours)

University of MO Department of Physical Therapy

Columbia, MO, 2004

Topic: Vestibular Examination & Rehabilitation (2 hours)

University of MO Department of Occupational Therapy

Columbia, MO 2006

Topic: Surface Anatomy (4 hours)

University of MO Department of Physical Therapy

Columbia, MO, 2007

Topic: Treating Babies: From First Movements to First Steps (5 laboratory hours)

University of MO, Health Interventions: Understanding and Improving Physical Function

and Independence in Older Adults. Interdisciplinary Center on Aging

Columbia, MO, 2008

Topic: Falls: Risk Factors and Assessment

Missouri Physical Therapy Association: Spring Conference

Columbia, MO, 2009

Topic: Falls Free Series I: Identification of the Problem (12 hours)

Missouri Physical Therapy Association: Fall Conference

Springfield, MO, 2010

Topic: Falls Free Series II: Assessment of Fall Risk and Balance Impairments and

Evidence-Based Intervention (12 hours)

Traumatic Brain Injury Association: Annual Conference

St. Charles, MO, 2010

Topic: Vestibular Dysfunction in Traumatic Brain Injury

Missouri Orthopaedic Institute: Rehab Services Seminar

Columbia, MO, 2011

Topic: Cervical Vertigo Examination and Management

Department of Physical Therapy: Clinical Instructor Seminar

Columbia, MO, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016

Topic: Gross Anatomy Review & Surface Anatomy (6 hours)

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Mizzou Therapy Services University of Missouri Health Care

Columbia, MO, 2017

Topic: Introduction to Vestibular Rehabilitation (16 hours)

Department of Physical Therapy University of Missouri

Columbia, MO, April 2018

Topic: Introduction to Vestibular Rehab: BPPV & Concussion (16 hours)

University of Missouri Health System, Rehabilitation Services

Columbia, MO, 2018

Topic: Gross Anatomy Review (2 hours)

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Physical Therapy Association -1971 to present

MO Chapter of American Physical Therapy Association -1971-present

District Secretary -1978 to 1979

State Newsletter Chapter Reporter -1978 to 1979

District Nominating Committee -1975 to 1979; 2006-2009

District Program Committee -1980

State Education Committee -1981

State Quality Assurance Committee -1981

District Vice Chairman -1991

State Nominating Committee -1993 to 1996

State Research Committee -1990 to 1999

State Practice Committee -1991 to 1995

Chairman, State Practice Committee -2001 to present

State Ethics Committee -1991 to present

MPTA liaison to Show Me Falls Free Missouri Coalition -2008 to present

American Physical Therapy Association,

Orthopedic Section -1996

Neurology Section -2004 to present

Vestibular Special Interest Group -2004 to present

CAT ANPT Vestibular Hypofunction CPG -2013-2016

Geriatric Section -2011 to present

Falls & Balance Special Interest Group -2015 to present

Task Force & CAT AGPT Fall CPG -2016 to present

Pediatric Section -2016 to present

Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -2016 to present

Pediatric Special Interest Group (MO) -1979 to 1984

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National head Injury Foundation -1982 to 1989

Orthopedic Special Interest Group (MO) -1992 to 1995

Mid-MO Physical Therapy Journal Club -2003 to 2005

Neuro-Developmental Treatment Association -1999 to 2001; 2006 to 2008

Technology for Eldercare Interdisciplinary Research Group -2006 to present

Missouri Show Me Falls Free Coalition -2007 to present

Executive Leadership Team -2008 to present

SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION

Reviewer/Contributor of Scholarly Works

Paraplegic Rehabilitation in South Africa. (contributor) U of MO School of Health

Professions web case Virtual Health Care Team. Conjunction with University of Western

Cape 1998.

Bodies in Motion. (reviewer) CD-ROM for Prentice-Hall, Inc. 2002.

Physical Agents. (reviewer) Textbook for Prentice-Hall, Inc. 2004.

Core Elements in Therapeutic Exercise. (reviewer) Textbook for Elsevier, Inc. 2009.

The Guide to Physical Therapist Practice (Guide) 3rd Ed. (contributor) American Physical

Therapy Association. Ch.2: Tests and Measures, Ch.3: Interventions, 2010.

Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention. (reviewer) Michlovitz SL, Bellew J, Nolan TP.

Textbook for F.A. Davis Company, 2013.

Modalities for Therapeutic Intervention 6th Ed (reviewer) Bellew J, Michlovitz SL, Nolan

TP. Textbook for F.A. Davis Company, 2016

Paper submissions (reviewer for 7-10 papers annually) for Engineering in Medicine and

Biology, IEEEM Annual Conferences. 2010 to present

Clinical Practice Guidelines: Vestibular Hypofunction Rehabilitation. Member of the Critical

Appraisal Team (CAT) following a systematic review which identified 108 articles for critical

review by the CAT. Neurology Section, American Physical Therapy Association, 2012-2014,

published JNPT, Volume 40, 2016

Fall Risk Functional Outcome Measures. (CPG Task Force member, systematic literature

reviews) Academy of Geriatrics Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. 2016

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to present

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY Employee Assistance Program, Advisory board; -1983 to 1985

University of Missouri-Columbia

Management Council -1983 to 1985

University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics

Special Olympics, Gymnastics Program, -1987 to 1989; 1991 to 1993

Volunteer Assistance Coach

Health Related Professions Student Affairs -1992 to 1996

Committee, Co-Chairman,

University of Missouri-Columbia

Health Related Professions Faculty Liaison to -1993 to 1996

HRP Student Council

University of Missouri-Columbia

Four Winds Learning Community Co-Director -1994 to 2010

Four Winds Learning Community Stakeholder -1994 to present

University of Missouri-Columbia

Physical Therapy Program Faculty Advisor to -1992 to 2007

Student Physical Therapy Organization

University of Missouri-Columbia

University of Missouri Disabilities Committee -1999 to 2004

School of Health Professions Practice Plan -2002 to 2008

Department of Physical Therapy Representative

School of Health Profession Promotion & Tenure Com. -2014 to present

Nontenure Track Departmental Represenative

T-42, Learning Strategies or College Students -2003

The First Year Experience Course

Campus Advisory Committee

Odyssey, Threshold & Gateways Programs -2003 to 2005

School of Health Professions & Veterinary School

Department of Physical Therapy Representative

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Technology for Eldercare Research Group -2006 to present

College of Engineering, Sinclair School of Nursing,

Department of Health & Medical Informatics;

University of Missouri

Physical Therapy Consultant & Co-investigator

INVITED CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Wakonse Faculty Teaching Symposium, Fellowship, Excellence in Teaching Program,

1999

Global Scholars Program, Biodiversity and Sustainability in a Developing Country; Costa

Rica, 2000

Technology for Eldercare & Rehabilitation Technology Research Group, Collaboration

among College of Engineering, Sinclair School of Nursing, Department of Health &

Medical Informatics & Physical Therapy; University of Missouri, 2006 to present

Expert Panel on Fall Assessment, Technology for Eldercare & Rehabilitation Technology

Research Group, University of Missouri, 2007

Four Winds Learning Community, University of Missouri School of Health Professions

& Residential Life faculty stakeholder, 1994 to present

University of Missouri Concussion Team and Task Forces, Summit Presentations, 2015

to present

HONORS AND AWARDS 1998 Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Achievement, contribution to the out-of-class

learning experience, Division of Student Affairs, University of Missouri

1999 Excellence in Education Awards Nomination, University of Missouri

1999 Wakonse Faculty Teaching Fellowship, Excellence in Teaching Center,

University of Missouri

2000 Global Scholars Program, Biodiveristy and Sustainability in a Developing

Country, Costa Rica, University of Missouri

2001 Outstanding Service Award, Office of Disability Services, University of Missouri

2002 Outstanding Service Award in Education, Missouri Chapter of the American

Physical Therapy Association

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2004 Promotion to Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy,

University of Missouri

2005 Dean’s Service Award, School of Health Professions, University of Missouri

2006 Excellence in Education Award Nomination, Division of Student Affairs and MU

Parents’ Association, University of Missouri

2007 Marj Leavene Outstanding Learning Community Partner Award, Residential Life,

University of Missouri

2011 Falls Prevention Hall of Fame 2011-2012, NCOA, National Council on Aging

2013 Promotion to Clinical Professor, Department of Physical Therapy, University of

Missouri

2018 School of Health Profession Excellence in Clinical Service Award, University of

Missouri

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI CAMPUS COMMITTEES Employee Assistance Program, Advisory board; -1983 to 1985

University of Missouri-Columbia

Management Council -1983 to 1985

University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics

Special Olympics, Gymnastics Program, -1987 to 1989; 1991 to 1993

Volunteer Assistance Coach

Health Related Professions Student Affairs -1992 to 1996

Committee, Co-Chairman,

University of Missouri-Columbia

Health Related Professions Faculty Liaison to -1993 to 1996

HRP Student Council

University of Missouri-Columbia

Four Winds Learning Community Co-Director -1994 to 2010

Four Winds Learning Community Stakeholder -1994 to present

University of Missouri-Columbia

Physical Therapy Program Faculty Advisor to -1992 to 2007

Student Physical Therapy Organization

University of Missouri-Columbia

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University of Missouri Disabilities Committee -1999 to 2004

School of Health Professions Practice Plan -2002 to 2008

Department of Physical Therapy Representative

T-42, Learning Strategies or College Students -2003

The First Year Experience Course

Campus Advisory Committee

Odyssey, Threshold & Gateways Programs -2003 to 2005

School of Health Professions & Veterinary School

Department of Physical Therapy Representative

Technology for Eldercare Research Group -2006 to present

College of Engineering, Sinclair School of Nursing,

Department of Health & Medical Informatics;

University of Missouri

Physical Therapy Consultant & Co-investigator

INVITED CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Wakonse Faculty Teaching Symposium, Fellowship, Excellence in Teaching Program,

1999

Global Scholars Program, Biodiversity and Sustainability in a Developing Country; Costa

Rica, 2000

Technology for Eldercare Research Group, 2006 to present

College of Engineering, Sinclair School of Nursing, Department of Health & Medical

Informatics; University of Missouri

Physical Therapy Consultant & Co-investigator

Expert Panel on Fall Assessment, Technology for Eldercare Research Group, University

of Missouri, 2007

University of MO Concussion Team and Task Forces, 2014 to present

Summit Presentations, 2015-2017

COMMUNITY SERVICE Missouri Special Olympics Fitness Screenings, Collaboration with Missouri Physical

Therapy Association or independent volunteer 1993 to 2015

Tigerplace Aging in Place Facility, biannual GAITRite analyses of all residents. 2008 to

present

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Community and Statewide Fall Risk Screenings. Collaboration with Missouri

Physical Therapy Association, Department of Physical Therapy University of

Missouri, Show Me Falls Free Coalition, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute and / or

University of Missouri Health Care Trauma Service, ~5/year, 2008 to present

CONTINUING EDUCATION

PAST TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES 4420/7420 Applied Therapeutic Exercise

Primary Instructor, Lecture & Laboratory (1992-2008)

4330/7330 Physical Agents

Primary Instructor, Lecture & Laboratory (1992-2010)

3022 Surface Anatomy Laboratory

Primary Instructor (-2008)

4770/7770 Adult Neurology, Spinal Cord Unit

Instructor, Lectures and Laboratory (1992-2009)

4570 Problems Seminar (Case Report Writing)

Tutor (-2008)

7680 Orthopedic PT

PBL Tutor (2000)

8390 Case Management II, Geriatrics and Orthopedics

PBL Tutor (-2008)

8085 Special Skills Lab

Lecturer and Lab Instructor, Neuromuscular Treatment Technique (2009)

Course number/name: 7(4)520 Applied Therapeutic Exercise (3 Cr Hr)

Role in Course: Lab Coordinator

Location in Curriculum: Fall, 2nd Semester

Course Description: Application of therapeutic exercise with an emphasis on evidenced-based

exercise prescription, modes and techniques of exercise typically seen in rehabilitation.

Dates: 2009-2013

Course #/Name: 7(4)330 Physical Agents (3 Cr Hr)

Role in Course: Lab Assistant

Location in Curriculum: Spring, 3rd Semester

Course Description: Biophysics, theory and techniques concerning the use of physical agents as

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adjuncts to exercise program; includes thermal, electrical, light, hydrotherapy and mechanical

agents.

Dates: 2010-2014

CURRENT TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

Course #/Name: 7730 Pediatric Physical Therapy (4 Cr Hr)

Role in Course: Lab Assistant

Location in Curriculum: Fall, 5th Semester

Course Description: Physical therapy evaluation and treatment of children with movement

dysfunction; emphasis on therapeutic exercise.

Dates: 2007-Present

Course #/Name: 8390 Case Management II (5 Cr Hr)

Role in Course: Lecturer/PBL Instructor

Location in Curriculum: Fall, 8th Semester

Course Description: Complex orthopedic problems in persons of all ages; supervision,

reimbursement, ethical/legal situations; community programs for injury prevention; work

capacity evaluation/work hardening; consultation.

Dates: 2006-Present

Course #/Name: 8690 Case Management III (5 Cr Hr)/Neurological Impairments Through the

Lifespan

Role in Course: Co-coordinator/Lecturer/PBL

Location in Curriculum: Summer, 7th Semester

Course Description: Traditional and contemporary theories of physical therapy in advanced

rehabilitation of children and adults with neurologic disorders; education/employment,

ethical/legal issues; patient/client advocacy.

Dates: 2009-Present

Course#/Name: 4240 Neurophysiology (3 Cr Hr)

Role in Course: Lecturer Vestibular Anatomy & Physiology

Location in Curriculum: Fall, 2nd Semester

Course Description:

Dates: 2010-Present

Course#/Name: 7770 Rehabilitation of the Neurologically Involved Adult (3 Cr Hr)

Role in Course: Lab Instructor & Lecturer Balanced Body Torso Weighting & Backward

Disequilibirum

Location in Curriculum: Fall, 1st Semester

Course Description:

Dates: 2013-Present

Course#/Name: 8080 Special Skills of Physical Therapy (1 Cr Hr)

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Role in Course: Laboratory Instructor and Clinical Supervision

Location in Curriculum: Spring, 9th Semester

Course Description: This course will offer a menu of options to students to develop additional

knowledge about specific skills in the physical therapy profession. Students may choose topics

of interest in addition to the mandatory sessions to meet a minimum of 800 minutes of contact.

Advanced vestibular examination and management module, laboratory and clinical practice

mentorship in vestibular clinic

Dates: 2010-present

Course#/Name: 8087 Graduate Seminar (4 Cr Hr)

Role in Course: Lecturer/Laboratory Instructor Collaborative Concussion Module

Location in Curriculum: Spring, 2nd Semester

Course Description: Integration of previously learned content in unique patient cases and

comprehensive review and evaluation of readiness for entry level physical therapist practice, in

both didactic and psychomotor domains.

Dates: 2015 to present

Course#/Name: 7222 Gross Human Anatomy (7 Cr Hr)

Role in Course: Laboratory Instructor

Location in Curriculum: Summer, 1st Year

Course Description:

Dates: 2013 to present