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Contact Information

Academic School

School of Science

Office

Allied Health 012

Email

Phone

(845) 575-3000 ext. 2351

Jillian Cidras

Biomechanics/Simulation Lab Manager

Bio

Jillian Cidras joined Marist College as the Biomechanics/Simulation Lab Manager in 2022. Her education started at the University of Rhode Island where she earned her Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology and a Master's in Kinesiology with a focus in biomechanics, and a human resource certificate. Jillian's research experience has involved biomechanics in healthy individuals and fatigue in rowers. She also gained experience teaching anatomy and physiology I and II laboratory courses during her graduate education. Jillian supports both PA & PT programs.


Education

MS, Kinesiology, Exercise Science track, University of Rhode Island

BS, Kinesiology, Pre-professional track, University of Rhode Island

HRC, Human Resource Certificate, University of Rhode Island


Research Interests / Areas of Focus

Biomechanics

Motions Capture

Electromyography


Selected Presentations

“Electromyographic Measurements of Fatigue in Male and Female Rowers” Poster presentation at The New England American College of Sports Medicine Conference in Providence, Rhode Island, October 13-14, 2022