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Christopher L. Mendias , Ph.D.


 
Faculty Appointment: Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Additional Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Specialty: Research
Research Interests: Dr. Mendias is a musculoskeletal physiologist and athletic trainer who studies the cellular and molecular mechanisms of muscle and tendon growth and recovery from injuries. His studies are aimed at gaining a greater understanding of the genes and signaling pathways that regulate muscle and tendon structure and function, and in the development of new therapeutic interventions for the treatment of muscle and tendon injuries and diseases.

Education and Credentialing:
Degree: Ph.D., 2007, Molecular & Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan