Michelle Walaszek, PT, DPT, MS

Research Associate

My Lab

Knowledge Translation: Exercise and Activity for Symptom Management (KTEAM)

We research implementation science methodology to study best ways to translate findings of exercise research studies into the real-world clinical & community.

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About Me

Michelle is a research associate with the Knowledge Translation of Exercise and Activity for Symptom Management (KTEAM) lab, led by Dr. Miriam Rafferty. She is, also, a physical therapist and a PhD candidate in the process of completing her dissertation. Her research interests are broad but include leveraging implementation science to understand the translation of research evidence into clinical practice to improve the quality of patient care.

Location

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

355 East Erie Street

Chicago, IL 60611

Education & Training

  • Education

    2016 – 2019

    Doctor of Physical Therapy, Creighton University

    2014 – 2016

    Master of Science, University of Kentucky

    2011 – 2014

    Bachelor of Science, Marquette University

Honors & Awards

  • American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Member
  • Illinois Physical Therapy Association (IPTA) Member