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Gina McKernan, PhD
- Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Biography
Dr. Gina McKernan is an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh. Her research sits at the intersection of rehabilitation medicine and informatics, focusing on using technology and data science to improve outcomes for patients with physical disabilities, chronic pain, and musculoskeletal conditions.
Research Interests
Dr. McKernan’s research examines how informatics and digital health tools can enhance rehabilitation outcomes and reduce disparities for underserved populations. Her projects analyze large patient-reported outcome datasets and develop technology-assisted interventions for chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Specialties
- Rehabilitation Informatics
- Chronic Pain
- Patient-Reported Outcomes
- Physical Disability