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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 7d

Brand new POSTDOC opportunity in my lab (!!) will help lead a multi-institutional collaboration designed to enhance understanding of anatomic variability in Achilles tendinopathy toward more effective, personalized clinical interventions.

Learn more and apply: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/307...

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Jobs in Sport Science @jobsinsportscience.bsky.social · 13d

Title: Biomechanics Lab Associate

📍Place: @yankees.com ‬⁩ 🇺🇸

💰Salary: TBC
 📅Deadline: 31/10/25

ℹ For more details👇 www.teamworkonline.com/baseball-job...

Biomechanics Lab Associate - New York Yankees

Biomechanics Lab Associate &nbs...

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 15d

Check out our latest - an experimental + modeling project: "The Effects of Hip Abductor Fatigue on Gait Instability in Older Adults": pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40939027/

We draw a mechanistic link between hip abductor fatigue and its compromising effect when called upon to preserve gait stability.

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · 27d

Industry collaboration led by @kkatugam.bsky.social reveals that shoe features intended for stability vs. agility minimally bias performance towards either respective benefit = improved consumer confidence in footwear selection, often called upon to meet a variety of activities of daily living.

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · Sep 8

In our latest, @jointbme.bsky.social PhD Student Ethan Simaitis finds a reduced capacity to adjust foot placement in older adults during prolonged walking, which may contribute to an increased risk of instability and falls.

authors.elsevier.com/a/1lkeN4-6-l...

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · Sep 4

We are really excited here @jointbme.bsky.social to contribute to advancing understanding of Achilles subtendon structure/function in Achilles tendinopathy. This new NIH R01 will formalize our longstanding collaboration with fantastic colleagues at the University of Delaware!

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Brian Umberger @brianumberger.bsky.social · Aug 28

Please repost!

We have an open rank, tenure-line faculty position in biomechanics in the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor. At U-M we have great colleagues, exceptional resources, and biomechanics can be found all across the campus. #BiomechSky

Tenure-track Faculty Position in Biomechanics (Open Rank), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA - Biomch-L

The School of Kinesiology (http://kines.umich.edu) at the University of Michigan invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor, Associate...

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · Aug 22

We've grown more and more interested in the role of fatigue in shaping locomotor behavior. Our latest paper points to a functional consequence of the increased physiological demand placed on calf muscles when operating at shorter lengths—namely accelerated fatigue.

peerj.com/articles/198...

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Journal of Experimental Biology @jexpbiol.bsky.social · Aug 11

#elephants are incredibly economical movers, but it turns out that swinging their massive limbs uses 75% of the energy they consume when moving, which is an extraordinarily high cost compared to mice and men

journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/...

Photograph of an Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) being ridden by a mahout walking across the force plate walkway with white markers painted on the skin. Photo credit: Joackim Genin.

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Aug 10

🏙️ ASB 2025 kicks off in 3 days!
Wednesday has workshops and events — a perfect warm-up before the full conference.
🧠 Morning & Afternoon Workshops
🎓 Student Welcome @ 17:30
🥂 Opening Reception @ 18:00
🎉 Student Night Out @ 19:30
📍 asbweb.org/program
#ASB2025 #Biomechanics

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · Aug 9

Our team @jointbme.bsky.social is ready for @amsocbiomech.bsky.social #ASB2025 in Pittsburg next week. We're really proud of the science we and our collaborators are presenting this coming week, from posters and podiums to award finalists and a ton of professional development. See you there!

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Danny Davis @ddavis-biomech.bsky.social · Jul 29

Can we alter older adult gait energetics by stiffening their footwear? Beats me! But I bet if you swing by Footwear & Foot Orthoses tomorrow (7/30) @10:40am in room C4 you might find out. See you there 🤓 #ISB2025

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 27

After 2 weeks of family holiday around Scandinavia, welcome to Stockholm. #isb2025.

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 27

As promised - our new post-doc position is now available!! Join our productive inter-institutional team at UNC-Chapel Hill in an ongoing NIH-funded project collaborating with friends at Utah (reporter.nih.gov/search/nC8k4...)

Apply now (Active until filled!): unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/304...

Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 24

Will you be at ISB or ASB in the coming weeks? Definitely come talk to me or someone from our group about a new Postdoc Position we are looking to fill asap in foot neuromechanics, aging, and gait. I'll post the official call for applications soon. Join us at UNC Chapel Hill! Reposts encouraged.

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 24

Will you be at ISB or ASB in the coming weeks? Definitely come talk to me or someone from our group about a new Postdoc Position we are looking to fill asap in foot neuromechanics, aging, and gait. I'll post the official call for applications soon. Join us at UNC Chapel Hill! Reposts encouraged.

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 21

Really proud to have Aubrey Gray and @kkatugam.bsky.social both recognized as finalists for these ASB awards!! @jointbme.bsky.social

American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jul 16

We’re thrilled to announce the finalists for the🏅 Clinical Biomechanics Award and 🏆 Journal of Biomechanics Award! These awards recognize groundbreaking research in biomechanics.
Congratulations to all the finalists! We can’t wait to celebrate your contributions at #ASB2025!

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Jeremy Berg @jeremymberg.bsky.social · Jul 10

Alexandria Declaration coming out from courageous NSF staff.

www.importantcontext.news/p/national-s...

I knew this was it in the works, but did not know the timing. Stay tuned...

National Science Foundation Workers to Issue “Alexandria Declaration” Decrying “Catastrophic Changes” Under Trump Administration

The new declaration echoes similar efforts from NIH and EPA.

www.importantcontext.news

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Owen Beck @owen1beck.bsky.social · Jul 1

Wrapping the transverse foot arch improves running economy!

doi.org/10.1242/jeb....

Wrapping the transverse foot arch improves running economy

Humans have more curved transverse foot arches than extant apes. Through cross-axis coupling, greater transverse foot arch curvature stiffens the overall foot. Due to the functional implications of ev...

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · Jun 16

Looking forward to participating on this panel (Mostly to learn from the other panelists!!). Consider joining us for this upcoming professional development event.

Black Biomechanists Association @blackbiomechs.bsky.social · Jun 16

Lab funding pays for a lot of things: researchers, equipment, training. Interested in how it all works? Join the new professional development series, hosted by us & @asb-postdocs.bsky.social, to learn from experts & ask questions!🤓💵

Registration is open to all: bit.ly/hiw-funding

Four images in a grid. Image 1: applications and grants binders on a desk. Image 2: pile of $100 bills. Image 3: white piggy bank with black oversized glasses. Image 4: stacked coins next to a light bulb. Text reads, How It Works: Lab Funding. Black Biomechanists Association and ASB Postdoc Affinity Group professional development series. Virtual Panel, Audience Q&A. June 26, 2025. 12:00pm (ET) / 9:00am (PT). Registration link provided.

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American Society of Biomechanics @amsocbiomech.bsky.social · Jun 11

🎉 Big news! ASB received a $500K donation from the De Luca Foundation to expand access to biomechanics!
💡 Supports B-SURE Grants + travel awards for our Annual Meeting.
🙏 Thank you, De Luca Foundation!
🔗 Read more: asbweb.org/category/stateme...
#ASB2025 #STEM #Biomechanics

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · Jun 11

Pleasure to collaborate with fellow @jabjournal.bsky.social Associate Editors @chrismccrum.bsky.social and Tanvi Bhatt in writing "A 40-Year Contemporary Evolution of Gait and Posture Mechanics in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics". Now available open access: doi.org/10.1123/jab.....

A 40-Year Contemporary Evolution of Gait and Posture Mechanics in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics

"A 40-Year Contemporary Evolution of Gait and Posture Mechanics in the Journal of Applied Biomechanics" published on 10 Jun 2025 by Human Kinetics.

doi.org

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · Jun 7

Congratulations!!

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · Jun 5

One of the most exceptional professional development experiences I've had the pleasure of participating in. Highly Recommended!!

RESTORE Team @cu-restore-team.bsky.social · May 20

TIGRR 2026 applications open July 1st! 🚨This workshop, designed for early-career investigators, offers one-on-one mentorship, expert guidance, and a proven path to research funding success! 👏

🔗Learn more: medschool.cuanschutz.edu/physical-the...

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · May 29

Our lab and @jointbme.bsky.social representing well in the annual @amsocbiomech.bsky.social awards! @kkatugam.bsky.social selected finalist for Clinical Biomechanics award, Aubrey Gray selected finalist for Journal of Biomechanics award, and Megan Weaver receives travel award. Congratulations team!!

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Jason Franz @franzbiomech.bsky.social · May 28

Thanks to the UNC Office of Research for featuring our work and our commitment to the community in such a remarkable way. Investing in academic research is investing in the health and vitality of people and communities.

endeavors.unc.edu/science-in-e...

Science in Every Step - UNC Research Stories

Jason Franz is helping older adults stay on their feet as they age by creating solutions to prevent falls and maintain independence.

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