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Inside the Mind of Andy Pitchford

Meet Andy Pitchford, whose research in adapted physical education is transforming fitness assessment and opportunities for students with disabilities.

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Pitchford receives $900k Autism-FIRST grant

Assistant Professor Andrew Pitchford received a three-year, $900,000 Autism FIRST grant (Field-Initiated Research Study) from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau.

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Pitchford selected for Valley BioHealth Fellow in OSU Research Advancement Academy

The academy aims to support early and mid-career faculty to develop leadership skills and grow their successful research programs by leading large transdisciplinary proposals and funded research programs.

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Pitchford elected as president of NAFAPA

Assistant Professor Andy Pitchford was voted president of the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity. Congrats, Andy!

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Loetzner elected as secretary of NAFAPA

Franziska Loetzner, PhD, a postdoctoral scholar working with Assistant Professor Andy Pitchford, was voted secretary of the North American Federation of Adapted Physical Activity (NAFAPA). Congratulations, Franziska!

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Loetzner joins as new postdoctoral scholar in iPAL

Franziska Loetzner, PhD, has joined the School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences as a postdoctoral scholar.

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Pitchford receives research award from NCPEID

The award recognizes individuals for their scholarly contribution through distinguished research in physical education or physical activity for individuals with disabilities.

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Kinesiology alums reunite for Special Olympics research

Three U-M Kinesiology alumni reunite to conduct research at Special Olympics Unified Cup, studying physical activity patterns in athletes with and without intellectual disabilities.