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SUMMARY:Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Register \nSpeaker: Jon Stingel\, Stanford University  \nSimulation-Based Design of Exotendons to Reduce Energetic Cost in Running\nAbstract:\nAn exotendon is a stretchy band that connects runners’ shoes. It has been shown to reduce the energetic cost of running at 2.7 m/s\, but it is unknown if those benefits extend to faster running speeds\, or if the device can be optimized to provide additional cost reductions. Using muscle-driven simulations\, we predicted the energetic effects of 25 different exotendon designs when running at 4 m/s. We tested four of these designs experimentally\, and found that simulations correctly predicted that runners could reduce their energetic cost when running with an exotendon at 4 m/s. When using their best-performing exotendon\, runners reduced their energetic cost by 7.6% on average. This study demonstrates the ability of assistive devices to provide benefits across a range of running speeds\, as well as the practicality of simulations in guiding experiments. \nSpeaker: Geraldine Maier\, Salk Institute for Biological Studies \nWhen You Eat\, How You Compete: How Meal Timing and Diet Shape Performance in Rodents \nAbstract:\nBoth the timing and composition of our meals are crucial elements influencing our health and physical fitness. In this project\, we asked how different diets\, together with meal timing\, impact metabolism and exercise outcomes in male and female mice. \nWe investigated mice fed one of three diets: standard chow\, high-protein diet\, or high-fat diet. Each diet was provided either with continuous food access or restricted to a daily time window for 14 weeks. We evaluated body weight\, treadmill endurance\, muscle contractions\, and examined molecular changes in various organs. \nLimiting the eating window altered metabolism in ways that varied depending on both the diet and the sex of the animals\, even though total food intake was similar. Despite comparable food intake\, the difference between the lowest- and highest-performing groups was as high as 400%. These findings indicate that meal timing\, diet type\, and biological sex collectively influence the body’s response to diet and exercise. They imply that generic “one-size-fits-all” nutrition advice might overlook key individual differences. \n\nAbout the Seminar Series\nThe seminar series features speakers from across the institutions that make up the Alliance\, covering topics related to our mission of uncovering the principles of performance and translating them to improved performance and care of athletes and all people. \nThe goal of the seminar series is to foster scientific exchange and the formation of new research collaborations through a set of research talks that are clear and compelling to researchers from a broad range of fields. \nPlease contact humanperformance@stanford.edu with any questions.
URL:https://humanperformance.stanford.edu/event/wu-tsai-human-performance-alliance-seminar-4/
LOCATION:Clark S360\, Stanford University
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Register \nSpeaker: Sarah DiIorio\, Stanford University\nUnderstanding Mechanisms to Reduce Achilles Tendon Fibrosis \nAbstract:\nTendons are key to effective movement and often undergo chronic overuse or acute tear injuries. After injury\, low vascularity and cellularity lead to compromised mechanical properties and scar tissue formation\, called fibrosis\, in the healing tendon. Despite the vast clinical burden\, the specific cells responsible for tendon fibrosis are not well understood. We employed a mouse model of Achilles tendon fibrosis to identify these cell populations and the corresponding mechanisms of tendon fibrosis. This talk will present our histological and transcriptomic findings and discuss the validation of our pathways of interest which contribute to tendon scarring. \nSpeaker: Nick Pancheri\, University of Oregon\nToward Durable Disease Modification in Osteoarthritis: Integrating Rehabilitation and Immunomodulatory Approaches \nAbstract:\nDespite decades of research\, osteoarthritis lacks a curative treatment\, with exercise and over-the-counter pain management remaining the front-line standard of care. Advancing beyond these palliative approaches requires a deeper mechanistic understanding of how structural pathology drives pain and dysfunction. To address this\, we characterized a preclinical anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture model in rats to quantitatively assess osteoarthritis pathogenesis and pain. We then applied a rehabilitative treadmill intervention after ACL injury and demonstrated that low-intensity exercise reduces pain and slows structural disease progression. These insights inform ongoing development of immunomodulatory treatments targeting the resolution of chronic\, low-grade inflammation and osteoarthritis progression. The combination of regenerative and rehabilitation approaches has strong potential to achieve durable disease modifying effects. \n\nAbout the Seminar Series\nThe seminar series features speakers from across the institutions that make up the Alliance\, covering topics related to our mission of uncovering the principles of performance and translating them to improved performance and care of athletes and all people. \nThe goal of the seminar series is to foster scientific exchange and the formation of new research collaborations through a set of research talks that are clear and compelling to researchers from a broad range of fields. \nPlease contact humanperformance@stanford.edu with any questions.
URL:https://humanperformance.stanford.edu/event/wu-tsai-human-performance-alliance-seminar-6/
LOCATION:Clark S360\, Stanford University
CATEGORIES:Seminars
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SUMMARY:CHAT: Co-design for Health and Athlete Technology 2026
DESCRIPTION:CHAT: Co-design for Health and Athlete Technology 2026 \nAre you interested in design and engineering for impact? Creating real solutions with real people? Join us to CHAT: Co-design for Health and Athlete Technology\, an immersive design challenge workshop centered on creating translatable technologies for human performance. Learn more about the event here. \nYou will get the opportunity to: \n\nMeet\, collaborate\, and innovate with people with lived experiences in athletics and human performance\, medical professionals\, engineers\, scientists\, and more\nLearn from leaders in industry and academia\nPitch your team’s idea to an external panel for prizes\n\nNo prior experience needed and all are welcome! \nSubmit your application HERE today! \nEvent Details:\nWhat: Co-design for Health and Athlete Technology (CHAT): A design-a-thon for human performance\nWhen: Saturday\, April 18th\, 9am-6pm\nWhere: Huang Foyer\, Stanford Campus \n**** Submission deadline for application: March 6th\, 2026 ****
URL:https://humanperformance.stanford.edu/event/chat/
LOCATION:Stanford University
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260424T120000
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SUMMARY:Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Register \nSpeaker: Gerard Masdeu Yelamos\, The United Nations Educational\, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)\nUNESCO’s Fit for Life: A Global Sport Alliance Promoting and Protecting Sport for All \nAbstract: UNESCO’s Fit for Life Global Sport Alliance works to make sport more inclusive\, equitable\, and safe for everyone. At its core is a strong research and evidence base\, supported by the Knowledge and Innovation Network (KIN). This work helps shape the Global Policy Standards\, strengthen collaboration\, and translate research into practical action for governments. A key advocacy component is the Fit for Life Digital Dashboard\, which transforms survey data into accessible insights\, helping countries track progress\, spot gaps\, and support better sport policy decisions. \nSpeaker: Eric Leslie\, Stanford University\nLinking Metabolites to Human Performance With Genetics and Wearable Technology in the MoTrPAC Study\n \nAbstract: Metabolites are molecular fingerprints for acute and chronic exercise. Metabolomic responses to exercise reflect metabolic capacity\, adaptation\, and environmental exposures that influence human performance. This molecular information may be tracked by wearable technology for nuanced training feedback. This talk explores preliminary analysis of metabolomic\, genomic\, and accelerometer-derived physical activity data from sedentary adults in the MoTrPAC Study. A key finding showed daily step counts modify the availability of a genetically regulated metabolite critical for mitochondrial function and\, therefore\, endurance exercise capacity. These results highlight the potential to link personalized molecular responses to human performance via wearable technology. \n\nAbout the Seminar Series\nThe seminar series features speakers from across the institutions that make up the Alliance\, covering topics related to our mission of uncovering the principles of performance and translating them to improved performance and care of athletes and all people. \nThe goal of the seminar series is to foster scientific exchange and the formation of new research collaborations through a set of research talks that are clear and compelling to researchers from a broad range of fields. \nPlease contact humanperformance@stanford.edu with any questions.
URL:https://humanperformance.stanford.edu/event/wu-tsai-human-performance-alliance-seminar-7/
LOCATION:Clark S360\, Stanford University
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SUMMARY:Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Register \nSpeaker: Debashis Sahoo\, University of California\, San Diego \nWhy Translational Research Fails—and How AI Can Fix It \nAbstract:\nMuch of today’s translational research still works by trial and error\, with only a few clear successes and results that often feel unpredictable. We are developing a smarter discovery platform that combines logical reasoning with artificial intelligence to find patterns that consistently hold true across different studies and populations. The goal is to identify reliable scientific information that clearly explains human health and performance using dependable logic. By learning from large amounts of biological and clinical data\, this approach makes discovery more accurate\, reproducible\, and trustworthy. \nSpeaker: Natalie David\, University of Michigan\nAdaptive Skeletal Responses in Collegiate Cross Country Athletes \nAbstract:\nSince 2019\, members of the University of Michigan cross country team have participated in a clinical study investigating predictors of bone stress injuries with running. We will present longitudinal analyses for participants with more than one year of study data\, examining trends in bone density over time as predicted by bone turnover markers\, energy availability\, and lifestyle factors. \n\nAbout the Seminar Series\nThe seminar series features speakers from across the institutions that make up the Alliance\, covering topics related to our mission of uncovering the principles of performance and translating them to improved performance and care of athletes and all people. \nThe goal of the seminar series is to foster scientific exchange and the formation of new research collaborations through a set of research talks that are clear and compelling to researchers from a broad range of fields. \nPlease contact humanperformance@stanford.edu with any questions.
URL:https://humanperformance.stanford.edu/event/wu-tsai-human-performance-alliance-seminar-8/
LOCATION:Clark S360\, Stanford University
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