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Overview
As Co-ordinator for the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Research Facility (MSKBRF) I am responsible for day to day management of the Facility, and offer support to the team of academics and researchers, external users and NHS partners. I also use my skills to ensure that the MSKBRF has a visible profile in the global field of Biomechanics, and support our researchers to ensure that our research impacts and achievements are shared.
I am a Project Co-ordinator for funded research projects, managing the schedule, objectives, IRAS ethics, patient recruitment, PPIE activities, budgets and deliverables, and facilitating team activities and communicating with funders and other stakeholders. My work has been showcased in an EPSRC Case study https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/how-we-are-doing/research-outcomes-and-impact/epsrc/public-feedback-helps-frame-research-to-understand-human-spine/
I have over 30 years business experience in management, marketing, events, operations, project and budget management, and a track record of successfully delivering results from complex and multi disciplinary programmes.
Publication
2025
- Kelly, E. S. et al., 2025. Optimisation of intervertebral disc mechanical properties and the impact of vertebral alignment in subject‐specific finite element models. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering 41 (6) e70052. (10.1002/cnm.70052)
- Powell, K. et al., 2025. MoveLab®: Validation and development of novel cross-platform gait and mobility assessments using gold standard motion capture and clinical standard assessment. Sensors 25 (18) 5706. (10.3390/s25185706)
2024
- Hamilton, R. et al. 2024. Comparison of computational pose estimation models for joint angles with 3D motion capture. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 40 , pp.315-319. (10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.033)
- Williams, J. et al. 2024. Public and patient engagement in research to develop technologies for predicting spine loads in vivo. Presented at: The Society for Back Pain Research (SBPR) 2024 Annual General Meeting: “Innovation in Research and Management of Spine Pain” Aberdeen, Scotland 13–14 June 2024. Vol. 106-B.Vol. 15. British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery. , pp.31. (10.1302/1358-992X.2024.15.031)
2022
- Edwards, D. et al. 2022. Technologies used to facilitate remote rehabilitation of adults with deconditioning, musculoskeletal conditions, stroke, or traumatic brain injury: an umbrella review. JBI Evidence Synthesis 20 (8), pp.1927-1968. (10.11124/JBIES-21-00241)
- Hamilton, R. I. , Williams, J. and Holt, C. 2022. Biomechanics beyond the lab: remote technology for osteoarthritis patient data-a scoping review. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences 3 1005000. (10.3389/fresc.2022.1005000)
2021
- Edwards, D. et al. 2021. Technologies to facilitate remote rehabilitation of adults – an umbrella review. Presented at: JBI European Symposium 2021 & Spider Multiplier Event Virtual June 2022.
Articles
- Edwards, D. et al. 2022. Technologies used to facilitate remote rehabilitation of adults with deconditioning, musculoskeletal conditions, stroke, or traumatic brain injury: an umbrella review. JBI Evidence Synthesis 20 (8), pp.1927-1968. (10.11124/JBIES-21-00241)
- Hamilton, R. et al. 2024. Comparison of computational pose estimation models for joint angles with 3D motion capture. Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies 40 , pp.315-319. (10.1016/j.jbmt.2024.04.033)
- Hamilton, R. I. , Williams, J. and Holt, C. 2022. Biomechanics beyond the lab: remote technology for osteoarthritis patient data-a scoping review. Frontiers in Rehabilitation Sciences 3 1005000. (10.3389/fresc.2022.1005000)
- Kelly, E. S. et al., 2025. Optimisation of intervertebral disc mechanical properties and the impact of vertebral alignment in subject‐specific finite element models. International Journal for Numerical Methods in Biomedical Engineering 41 (6) e70052. (10.1002/cnm.70052)
- Powell, K. et al., 2025. MoveLab®: Validation and development of novel cross-platform gait and mobility assessments using gold standard motion capture and clinical standard assessment. Sensors 25 (18) 5706. (10.3390/s25185706)
Conferences
- Edwards, D. et al. 2021. Technologies to facilitate remote rehabilitation of adults – an umbrella review. Presented at: JBI European Symposium 2021 & Spider Multiplier Event Virtual June 2022.
- Williams, J. et al. 2024. Public and patient engagement in research to develop technologies for predicting spine loads in vivo. Presented at: The Society for Back Pain Research (SBPR) 2024 Annual General Meeting: “Innovation in Research and Management of Spine Pain” Aberdeen, Scotland 13–14 June 2024. Vol. 106-B.Vol. 15. British Editorial Society of Bone and Joint Surgery. , pp.31. (10.1302/1358-992X.2024.15.031)
Research
Funded on the following research awards:
2025-2027 - NIHR Computer-Aided Tracking and Motion Analysis with Ultrasound (CAT&MAUS):
Development and Validation of a Novel Joint Assessment System for Orthopaedics (led by University of Bristol and University of Oxford)
2024-2027 - EPSRC Multi-Platform Pipeline for Engineering Human Knee Joint Function (in conjunction with Imperial College London and Katholik University Leuven)
2023-2024 - Innovate UK Precision Medicine: Movement Analysis for musculoskeletal precision medicine (with industry partner Agile Kinetic)
2021-2024 - EPSRC Image-Driven Subject Specific Spine Models (led by Exeter University)
2023 - Biomechanics and Bioengineering Research Centre Versus Arthritis
2022 - DTUII Seedcorn - Validation of a remote pose estimation platform for patients with musculoskeletal disorders
2022 - Welsh Govt DataNation Supersprint - Validation of a remote pose estimation plaform
2022-2023 - EPSRC Network Plus - Osteoarthritis Technology (OATech) Network Plus: a Multi Disciplinary approach to the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis
2021 - Accelerate Wales - Development of a pose estimation medical device for remote measurement of patient joint angles
2021 - MRC CiC Clinical acceptance of technology in remote rehabilitation assessment: addressing urgent COVID challenges to drive future technology transfer
2021 - Welsh Govt Ser Cymru II Tackling Covid - Clinical acceptance of technology in remote rehabilitation assessment: addressing urgent COVID challenges to drive future technology transfer
My work has been showcased in an EPSRC Case study https://www.ukri.org/who-we-are/how-we-are-doing/research-outcomes-and-impact/epsrc/public-feedback-helps-frame-research-to-understand-human-spine/
Teaching
I don't teach directly but support teaching within the Facility and supervise undergraduate projects.
Contact Details
+44 29225 11829
Trevithick Building, Room MSKBRF T0.17, The Parade, Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 3AA