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About
Dr. Adam Foster is an Associate Professor of Anatomy. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Iowa, a Master of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Wyoming, and a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Arizona. His doctoral work focused on using an animal model to explore links between bipedal locomotor behaviors and musculoskeletal morphology to test assumptions regarding traits linked with human bipedal anatomy. His postdoctoral work at Northeast Ohio Medical University explored how allometric changes in mammalian musculoskeletal morphology and locomotor mechanics are linked with performance throughout growth and development.
Dr. Foster’s current research utilizes quantitative motion analysis, force platforms, ultrasonography, and histomorphology to explore how lower limb anatomy modulates elastic energy storage in tendons, the scaling of motor unit density in skeletal muscle, how lower limb injuries impacts hindlimb force production in rodent models, and the efficacy of clinical interventions on joint range of motion and gait parameters. Dr. Foster also works with the Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Research Fellows exploring the mechanisms of dextrose prolotherapy treatments on osteoarthritis using animal and cell models.
Education/Academic qualification
Anthropology, Ph.D., University of Arizona
… → 2014
Anthropology, M.A., University of Wyoming
… → 2007
Anthropology, B.A., University of Iowa
… → 2004
Disciplines
- Anatomy
- Biological and Physical Anthropology
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Medical Student Summer Research Scholars
Foster, A. (PI)
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
1/1/22 → …
Project: Research project
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Medical Student Summer Research Scholars
Foster, A. (PI)
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
1/1/21 → …
Project: Research project
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Medical Student Summer Research Scholars
Foster, A. (PI)
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
1/1/20 → …
Project: Research project
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Medical Student Summer Research Scholars
Foster, A. (PI)
Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
1/1/19 → …
Project: Research project
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A mechanobiological experiment to model joint-level responses to climbing behaviors in the rat
Foster, A. (PI)
Campbell University School of Medicine
1/1/18 → …
Project: Research project
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Investigating the mechanism of prolotherapy: the fibroblast response to dextrose in vitro
Fox, S. K., Haring, B. R., Dean, C. A., Motyka, T. M., Foster, A. D. & Hinkelman, A. N., Mar 29 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Investigating the mechanism of prolotherapy: the fibroblast response to dextrose in vitro
Fox, S. K., Harting, B. R., Dean, C. A., Motyka, T. M., Foster, A. D. & Hinkelman, A., Mar 3 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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The scaling of motor unit density in skeletal muscle as a framework for understanding functional adaptation and evolution
Foster, A. D., Baird, J., Bogan, S., Choudry, A., Doshi, P., Muruganandam, V. & Toler, M., Apr 19 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Assessing validity and reproducibility of goniometry: establishing the use of a markerless video motion capture system
Dean, C. A., Motyka, T. M., Schell, R. J. & Foster, A. D., Aug 12 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Assessing Validity and Reproducibility of Goniometry: Establishing the Use of a Markerless Video Motion Capture System
Dean, C. A., Motyka, T. M., Schell, R. J. & Foster, A. D., Oct 27 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Scholarship Committee, Campbell University (External organization)
Foster, A. (Member)
Jan 1 2018 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Curriculum Committee, Campbell University (External organization)
Foster, A. (Member)
Jan 1 2018 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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MSBS Pre-Professional Committee, Campbell University (External organization)
Foster, A. (Member)
Jan 1 2018 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Content Management Committee, Campbell University (External organization)
Foster, A. (Member)
Jan 1 2017 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Prizes
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William S. Pollitzer Student Travel Award, American Association of Physical Anthropology ($500)
Foster, A. (Recipient), 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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American Association of Anatomists Anthropological Anatomy Award
Foster, A. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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William S. Pollitzer Student Travel Award, American Association of Physical Anthropology ($500)
Foster, A. (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Aleš Hrdlička Prize for Outstanding Student Paper, American Association of Physical Anthropology
Foster, A. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Department of Anthropology Scholarship, University of Arizona ($15,000)
Foster, A. (Recipient), 2007
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)