In this episode, we cover skin biomechanics! As our largest organ, the skin is an essential part of movement and a source of protection for our bodies. Learn about why studying skin biomechanics is so critical from Professors Manuel Rausch and Adrian Buganza Tepole, from UT Austin and Purdue University, respectively. They share how their expertise in modeling and experimental techniques support each other in understanding skin mechanics and applications to diseases and conditions affecting the skin, such as pressure ulcers. We also learn about what has made their cross-university collaboration (and friendship) so successful.

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Song, et al. 2021. Miniaturized electromechanical devices for the characterization of the biomechanics of deep tissue. Nature Biomedical Engineering. 5: 759–771.
(https://www.nature.com/articles/s41551-021-00723-y)

Episode 44: Skin Mechanics and Collaborative Friendships | Adrian Buganza Tepole and Manuel Rausch

This episode of Student Voices is hosted by Corey Tanaka, who is in his 4th year of undergrad and works in the Movement Science Laboratory at California State University Long Beach. He interviews his mentor, Dr. Kevin Valenzuela who is a professor and researcher at California State University Long Beach. 
 
In this interview, Dr. Kevin Valenzuela talks about his diverse experiences in biomechanics. Topics include experiences of racism, underrepresentation in biomechanics, international research in Japan, biomechanics in extreme sports (including his future research that involves him skydiving to collect data), and researching topics that you genuinely enjoy. He explains his passion for extreme sports and the importance of pursuing a career in which you are passionate about.
 
Dr. Kevin Valenzuela can be found at:
Instagram: @bromechanics (personal account)
                  @movementsciencelab_csulb (csulb research account)
Email: kevin.valenzuela@csulb.edu
 
Corey Tanaka can be found at:
Instagram: @corey_tanaka
Email: corey_tanaka@student.csulb.edu

Student Voices Episode 15: Diversity and Extreme Sports Biomechanics | Corey Tanaka

Your favorite biomechanics podcast! Melissa Boswell and Hannah O'Day, Ph.D. students at Stanford University, talk to researchers around the world about the exciting field of biomechanics. They also cover overcoming failures, collaborations, open science, leadership, and more. Follow Biomechanics On Our Minds on Twitter (BiomechanicsOOM) and reach out to us with any questions, suggestions, or if you want to host your own episode (biomechanicsonourminds@gmail.com)!

Student Voices Episode 15: Diversity and Extreme Sports Biomechanics | Corey Tanaka

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