In the Biomechanical Design Research Laboratory (BDRL) at Michigan State University my students and I apply engineering techniques and principles to the human body. Our work includes in vivo experimentation, methods development, modeling, and device development. Specifically, we study kinetic and kinematic interactions that occur between people and devices, or during clinical procedures. Also, to successfully accomplish biomechanical research that will be translational to the clinical world, it is important to fully understand current clinical practices, human limitations, and the etiology of the medical problem. Thus, my students and I collaborate with faculty in MSU Colleges of Human and Osteopathic Medicine, College of Nursing, Department of Radiology and School of Packaging. We also collaborate with clinicians at Spectrum Health, Grand Valley University, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Our research is funded by NSF, NIH, MSU-Spectrum Alliance and several industry partners. Reach out if you have an interest in collaboration!
Group Contact Information
Tamara Reid Bush, Ph.D.
Mechanical Engineering Dept.
Michigan State University
Office: 2455 Engineering
Phone: 517-353-9544
e-mail: reidtama@msu.edu