Roberto recently defended his thesis focusing on developing tissue-mimicking model materials for ligament and tendon, assess the ability of diffusion MRI to detect mechanically-induced changes in tissue-mimicking fiber structures, and non-invasively assessing fatigue-induced damage in tendons using diffusion MRI. This work contributes towards the development of tools that can improve the diagnosis and prevention of connective soft tissue injuries. Below is an image summarizing his aims and their impact on the clinical setting.
In the Fall, Roberto plans to stay in Urbana-Champaign to join the Stephens Family Clinical Research Institute at Carle Hospital, where he will conduct postdoctoral research on skeletal muscle function via MRI.
Congratulations Roberto!!