Stacy Loushin
About Stacy Loushin
Stacy Loushin is an Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Intern at the Walter Reed Amputee Center, where she has worked since 2015. She has a background in biomedical engineering and experience in research and development from previous positions at Ethicon Endo-Surgery and CR Bard.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Stacy Loushin serves as an Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Intern at the Walter Reed Amputee Center, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she focuses on analyzing the clinical significance of outcome measures by utilizing a custom C-Motion pipeline and MATLAB script. Her work contributes to the understanding of rehabilitation outcomes for amputees, enhancing the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions.
Previous Experience in Research and Development
Prior to her current role, Stacy Loushin worked at Ethicon Endo-Surgery as a Research and Development Engineering Co-op from 2013 for 11 months. She also held a position at CR Bard as a Research and Development Intern from 2014 to 2015. These experiences provided her with a solid foundation in engineering principles and research methodologies within the medical device industry.
Educational Background in Biomedical Engineering
Stacy Loushin earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, where she studied from 2011 to 2016. Her education equipped her with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for her career in orthopedic and rehabilitation engineering.
Technical Skills and Tools Utilized
In her current internship, Stacy Loushin utilizes advanced technologies such as the Computer Assisted Rehabilitation Environment (CAREN) system to provide feedback during experiments. She also gathers kinematic and kinetic data using the VICON motion capture system, which aids in the assessment of movement patterns and rehabilitation progress.
High School Education
Stacy Loushin completed her secondary education at Amherst Steele High School. This foundational education set the stage for her pursuit of higher education and a career in biomedical engineering.