As she transitions from NMRL Administrator to this exciting new chapter at the Swanson School, Dr. Ouahiba Boukaabar remains committed to putting students first and carrying forward the invaluable lessons learned from her time at NMRL. Wishing her continued success!

NMRL members recently presented at the 2024 APS Integrative Physiology of Exercise conference at Penn State. Dr. Kristen Koltun was an invited speaker, joined by Dr. Adam Sterczala and Jenna Goulart for oral presentations. Dr. Chris Kargl and Evan Feigal presented posters.

Meet Tim Suchomel: Pitt’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences New Sports Science Program Director

Dr. Suchomel recently presented at the 10th Anniversary SSCA Workshop in Switzerland, covering plyometric training progressions. He also spoke at the 2024 NSCA Kentucky State Clinic on using accentuated eccentric loading for hypertrophy, strength, & power.

Pitt Alumni Support Continued Research at the Neuromuscular Research Laboratory

Lily Rosenblum and Bobby Rawls presented at a Vald Tactical conference in Charlotte, NC. Lily shared her work with the MCMWTC about inter-limb asymmetry and performance in Mountain Leader Courses. Bobby presented about his work developing a battery to measure performance changes.

Excited to share Jennifer (Forse) Lewellen's first-author publication, published yesterday! Our team at the NMRL explored key predictors of attrition from USMC Officer Candidate School and analyzed data from 6 OCS classes. Check it out:

Our team has transformed this vehicle into a mobile hub for research and collaboration. It is on its first trip out of state, eager to connect with collaborators and research participants! Follow along as we bring world-class research to you!

Dr. Christopher Kargl and the NMRL’s latest research is now published in MSSE! .A 10-week Marine Officer course led to elevated inflammation, especially in women. Sleep, low stress, and strong fitness were tied to lower inflammation. Read more:

Meaningful moments with a remarkable team ahead @nmrlpitt! Here is to our collaboration and the success we will achieve together.

Excited to share that Dr. Nindl was elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology on 9/28/24! This prestigious honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to the field of Kinesiology. Big thanks to his nominators: Dr. Hatfield, Dr. Mahar, Dr. Williams, Dr. Maresh.

Neuromuscular Research Laboratory Holds Media Roundtable on U.S. Marine Corps Gender Integration Study

Congrats to Jennifer Forse, a 3rd-year PhD student, for being one of 10 early career investigators selected to give a flash talk at the NIH workshop on "Advancing the Biomedical Science of Resilience." She presented our work on psychological resilience with the U.S. Marine Corps.

NMRL @Pitt hosted a media roundtable on Sept. 4 to discuss key findings from the U.S. Marine Corps Gender Integrated Recruit Training study. Speakers included Dr. Bradley Nindl, Dr. Mita Lovalekar, and Dr. Karl Friedl. Read the full report:

RT @NMRLPitt: Please share and repost the ARMOR study flyer to help us reach our target number of research participants. Your support can m….

Please share and repost the ARMOR study flyer to help us reach our target number of research participants. Your support can make a significant impact!

In recognition of his research work in neuroscience and physiology, Dr. Shawn Flanagan was promoted to Associate Professor at The University of Pittsburgh. His commitment and knowledge will significantly impact these fields, the University of Pittsburgh, and society at large.

Nicole Sekel was awarded the Young Investigator's Award by the ACSM Bone Interest Group for her abstract titled "Adaptations in Bone Density and Body Composition Following 12-weeks of Concurrent Military-relevant Training." She received a $500 prize after presenting at the ACSM.

The NMRL team presented six poster presentations at the ACSM Conference in Denver, CO, featuring research findings from Dr. Kristen Koltun, Dr. Christopher Kargl, Kelly Mroz, and Evan Feigel. To learn more, visit the NMRL website at

PhD students Maria Canino, Evan Feigel, and Jenny Forse presented their research at the 19th annual Rehabilitation Institute Research Day co-sponsored by: Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.