Geetanjali Dutta MS, PhD, PT

Geetanjali Gera, Ph.D., PT, has a passion for helping those with neurodegenerative disorders. Specifically, she loves being able to research, and then apply that research, to be able to help her patients, who suffer from diseases like multiple sclerosis. As a physical therapist and a movement scientist, Geetanjali’s research goal is to understand the underlying mechanisms behind motor control deficits to advance neurorehabilitation interventions. Her post-doctoral training with Dr. Fay Horak at the Oregon Health & Science University has provided her with expertise in assessing postural control deficits, specifically those related to neurodegenerative diseases.

Geetanjali Gera is currently an Assistant Professor in the UK's Department of Physical Therapy, and she directs the Neuromotor Control and Neurorehab Laboratory, where she is studying the changes in multi-joint coordination deficits in postural flexibility and postural instability. An improved understanding of these factors is critical for improving balance rehabilitation in elderly individuals and people with neurodegenerative diseases.