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Webinar on simulating exoskeletons and muscle-tendon mechanics, reminder to apply for virtual workshop
by Pineda, Blanca S 11 Sep '17

11 Sep '17

Webinar: Understanding How Exoskeletons Affect Muscle-tendon Mechanics During Walking Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time Rachel Jackson from Carnegie Mellon University and Stanford University will talk about using EMG-driven simulations and muscle-level energetic estimates to understand muscle-tendon function with application of an ankle-exoskeleton torque. Learn more and register<http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=191>. Reminder: Deadline to Apply for the Fall Virtual OpenSim Workshop is Friday Workshop Dates: October 23, 2017 to October 27, 2017 Application Deadline: September 15, 2017 The goal of the virtual OpenSim workshop is to accelerate the research projects of OpenSim community members. Participants will work on their projects, with support and advice from the Stanford University OpenSim team and each other. The event will span one week, including two video conference meetings, along with daily chat forum support. It is expected that participants have already begun to use OpenSim for their project. Teams of applicants are highly encouraged. Learn more and apply<http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=189&title=Virtual…>. -- Blanca Pineda, Ed.D. Dissemination Coordinator | OpenSim<http://opensim.stanford.edu/>, Mobilize Center<http://mobilize.stanford.edu/> OpenSim Teaching Hub Developer Stanford University bpineda(a)stanford.edu

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Apply for the Fall Virtual Workshop, Highlights from ISB
by Jennifer Hicks 22 Aug '17

22 Aug '17

*Apply to Participate in the Fall Virtual OpenSim Workshop **Workshop Dates: October 23, 2017 to October 27, 2017* *Application Deadline: September 15, 2017*We are pleased to announce the next virtual OpenSim workshop to take place over the course of one week in October. The goal of the workshop is to accelerate the research projects of OpenSim community members. Participants will work on their projects, with support and advice from the Stanford University OpenSim team and each other. The event will span one week, including two video conference meetings, along with daily chat forum support. It is expected that participants have already begun to use OpenSim for their project. Teams of applicants are highly encouraged. Learn more and apply <http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=189&title=Virtual…> . *ISB 2017 OpenSim Tutorial: Participants Preview OpenSim 4.0*Approximately 160 people attended the OpenSim interactive hands-on tutorial at the 26th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics <http://www.biomech2017.com/index.php>(ISB) in July in Brisbane, Australia. Participants were introduced to the basics of OpenSim and got a preview of the upcoming OpenSim 4.0 release, including the new Mac application. Thank you to all who participated and stay tuned for updates on the 4.0 official release. You can also sign up to be a 4.0 beta tester <https://simtk.org/mailman/listinfo/opensim-testers>. *TGCS 2017 Workshop: * *Participants Learn about OpenSim 4.0 and Face Off in a Simulated Jumping Competition*The OpenSim team from Stanford University led a three-hour workshop at the ISB Technical Group on Computer Simulation meeting this July in Australia. Over 30 participants learned how to use the Matlab scripting interface with OpenSim 4.0 through a hands-on tutorial. The workshop culminated in a competition to maximize the jump height of an OpenSim model. Thank you to all the participants and congratulations to the competition winners: Niamh Gill and Amy Lewis. Check out the winning videos and learn more <https://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8443/display/OpenSim/ISB+TGCS+Worksho…> . *ISB 2017 OpenSim Research Symposium Highlights New Simulation Advances from Researchers Around the World*Over 150 people attended the OpenSim research symposium <https://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=183&ti…> in July during the ISB Congress in Brisbane, Australia. The symposium highlighted the latest research from leaders in the field of musculoskeletal modeling and simulations. Discussions included challenges and opportunities for using OpenSim in biomechanics research. Speakers included Brian Umberger from the University of Massachusetts, Colin Smith from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Chris Dembia from Stanford University, and Adrian Lai from Simon Fraser University. Thank you to our speakers and everyone who attended! -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Director of Data Science | Mobilize Center <http://mobilize.stanford.edu> Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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OpenSim Events at ESB, TGCS, and ISB + Pilot Project Opportunity
by Joy P. Ku 29 Jun '17

29 Jun '17

OpenSim Workshop at ESB 2017 OpenSim Fellows Friedl De Groote and Ilse Jonkers, along with colleagues Mariska Wesseling and Sam Van Rossom, from KU Leuven in Belgium, are leading a two-part workshop at the 23rd Congress of the European Society of Biomechanics<https://esbiomech.org/conference/index.php/esb2017/seville> in Seville, Spain on July 2, 2017. In the morning session, participants will be introduced to OpenSim's models and tools by computing joint contact forces and conducting an analysis of a drop landing based on experimental data. In the afternoon advanced session, participants will evaluate ankle inversion injury risk in a drop landing and learn to use the OpenSim API and Matlab interface. Learn more<http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=187> about the workshop. Apply for an OpenSim Pilot Project Grant up to $40,000 Applications Due July 29, 2017 The National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research (NCSRR) and OpenSim project at Stanford seek proposals for our pilot project program. The program awards seed grants to innovative and meritorious projects that will accelerate the use of simulation in rehabilitation research. Pilot project awardees may request funding (up to $40,000) for their research. Find more information<http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/pilot.html> and the application packet<http://opensim.stanford.edu/downloads/Pilot_Project_App_2017.docx>. OpenSim Workshop at TGCS 2017 There is still time to register<http://isbweb.org/~tgcs/iscsb-2017/register.htm> for the ISB Technical Group on Computer Simulation (TGCS)<http://isbweb.org/~tgcs/iscsb-2017/index.html> that will be held in the Gold Coast, Australia. The OpenSim team at Stanford University will lead a three-hour workshop during TGCS on July 20, 2017, where participants will learn how to use the Matlab scripting interface with OpenSim 4.0 through hands-on tutorials. We hope you'll join us<http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=181>. OpenSim 4.0 Interactive Tutorial at ISB 2017 There is also still time to register<http://www.biomech2017.com/registration.php> for the 26th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB)<http://www.biomech2017.com/index.php> taking place July 23-27, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. The OpenSim team will lead an interactive hands-on tutorial at this conference on building muscle-driven simulations and will present key new features of OpenSim 4.0. The teaching team includes Scott Delp, Jennifer Hicks, James Dunne, Chris Dembia, Carmichael Ong, Jennifer Yong, and Apoorva Rajagopal. Learn more<http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=185&title=Jumping…> about the workshop. OpenSim Research Symposium at ISB 2017 The OpenSim team will also be conducting a research symposium during ISB<http://www.biomech2017.com/index.php> in Brisbane, Australia. The symposium will highlight the latest research from leaders in the field of musculoskeletal modeling and simulations, and close with a discussion about the challenges and opportunities for using OpenSim in biomechanics research. Speakers include Brian Umberger from the University of Massachusetts, Colin Smith from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Chris Dembia from Stanford University, and Adrian Lai from Simon Fraser University. We hope you'll join us.<http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=183&title=OpenSim…> --- Joy P. Ku, PhD Project Manager, SimTK<http://simtk.org/> Director of Communications & Training, NCSRR<http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Director of Communications & Engagement, Mobilize Center<http://mobilize.stanford.edu/> Stanford University (w) 650.736.8434, (f) 650.723.7461 Email: joyku(a)stanford.edu

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Call for Applications: NCSRR/OpenSim Pilot Projects 2017
by Jennifer Hicks 06 Jun '17

06 Jun '17

The National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research (NCSRR) and OpenSim project at Stanford University seek proposals for our pilot project program. The program awards seed grants to innovative and meritorious projects that will accelerate the use of simulation in rehabilitation research. Our intent is to engage rehabilitation research experts to demonstrate the use of biomechanical simulations in novel areas and to help enhance the OpenSim software for rehabilitation science. Pilot project awardees may request funding up to $40,000 for their research. Awards have historically ranged between $20,000 and $40,000. In addition, the program launches awardees into leadership roles within the NCSRR network. Projects should have a strong scientific component and demonstrate a clear alignment with the NCSRR’s mission <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html>. Research proposals (up to 3 pages) should provide a scientific description of the project to be performed and convey the impact on rehabilitation and the biomechanical simulation community. Applications must also include a description of funding and other support requested. More information and the application packet can be found at the following website: http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/pilot.html All application materials must be received by midnight PDT on July 29, 2017. Winners will be announced in October 2017 with funding to start in late 2017. 1) Written proposals and supporting materials should be sent electronically, preferably as a single PDF, to opensim(a)stanford.edu 2) You must also complete the online application/registration form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhX0ORDsKj0F6wYDd0CRQfJfVFiGMhOX2…> . We look forward to reviewing another excellent set of proposals for the pilot project program. Best Wishes, Jen Hicks -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Director of Data Science | Mobilize Center <http://mobilize.stanford.edu> Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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Survey Results, ISB Events, and New OpenSim Resources
by Jennifer Hicks 24 May '17

24 May '17

*NCSRR Support Survey Response Highlights*In April, we asked the community to share information about grants and other funding applications that benefitted in some way from OpenSim and NCSRR resources. We were excited to learn that over 50 members of the OpenSim community have submitted more than 120 applications to agencies including the NIH, NSF, DOD, CDC, VA, and FDA. Nearly 70% of these applications were funded. Thank you to everyone who replied to the survey and keep up the great research! *OpenSim Workshop at TGCS 2017* The OpenSim team at Stanford University is leading a workshop at the ISB Technical Group on Computer Simulation (TGCS) <http://isbweb.org/~tgcs/iscsb-2017/index.html> on July 20, 2017 in The Gold Coast, Australia. In this 3-hour workshop, the OpenSim team will use hands-on tutorials to help participants learn how to use the Matlab scripting interface with OpenSim 4.0. Learn more <http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=181&title=Worksho…> about the workshop. *OpenSim 4.0 Tutorial at ISB 2017*The Stanford OpenSim team is also organizing an interactive tutorial at the 26th Congress of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) <http://www.biomech2017.com/index.php> taking place July 23-27, 2017 in Brisbane, Australia. The OpenSim team will lead hands-on examples on building muscle-driven simulations and will present the key new features of OpenSim 4.0. The teaching team includes Scott Delp, Jennifer Hicks, James Dunne, Chris Dembia, Carmichael Ong, Jennifer Yong, and Apoorva Rajagopal. Learn more <http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=185&title=Jumping…> about the workshop. *OpenSim Research Symposium at ISB 2017* The third event in Australia this summer is a research symposium at ISB. The symposium will highlight the latest research from leaders in the field of musculoskeletal modeling and simulations, and close with a discussion about the challenges and opportunities for using OpenSim in biomechanics research. Speakers include Brian Umberger from the University of Massachusetts, Colin Smith from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Chris Dembia from Stanford University, and Adrian Lai from Simon Fraser University. We hope you’ll join us. <http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=183&title=OpenSim…> *New Matlab GUI Tool Optimizes Task Weights for RRA in OpenSim* Michael Samaan of the University of California San Francisco and Old Dominion University, along with his colleagues, developed and shared a Matlab Graphical User Interface (GUI) tool that implements two different numerical optimization algorithms that can be used to determine the optimal task weights for use in the Residual Reduction Algorithm (RRA) in OpenSim. Download the tool here <https://simtk.org/projects/rra-opt-gui>. Two articles (Weinhandl et al., 2013 <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0268003313001265>; Samaan et al., 2016 <http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10255842.2016.1183123>) related to this work have been published in the journals *Clinical Biomechanics* and *Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering*. *Preparatory Co-Activation of the Ankle Muscles May Prevent Ankle Inversion Injuries* Matthew Demers and colleagues at Stanford University have published an article <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0021929016311563> that uses OpenSim musculoskeletal simulations to evaluate muscle coordination strategies that could potentially prevent ankle sprains. The researchers generated simulations of landings on a 30 degree incline and showed that co-activation of ankle evertor and invertor muscles just before ground contact could prevent injury. In contrast, they found that stretch reflexes were too slow and would therefore be ineffective for injury prevention. The article appears in the February 2017 issue of the *Journal of Biomechanics*. The model, data, and software tools are also available on the team’s Simtk project page <https://simtk.org/projects/ankle-sprains/>. -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Director of Data Science | Mobilize Center <http://mobilize.stanford.edu> Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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Upcoming Webinar, Workshop Recaps, and Funding Survey
by Jennifer Hicks 17 Apr '17

17 Apr '17

*Webinar: Tips and Tricks for Data Collection, Scaling and Inverse Kinematics in OpenSim* *Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 10am PDT*Jenny Yong and James Dunne from Stanford University will review best practices for collecting and importing motion capture data into OpenSim. Learn more <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=179> and register. *Diverse Projects Advanced through Recent OpenSim Advanced User Workshop at Stanford* At the end of March, a group of over 20 researchers gathered in person to participate in a three-day OpenSim Advanced User Workshop at Stanford University. Projects covered a range of topics in rehabilitation, including assessing the accuracy of simulated hamstring muscle strain, estimating spinal injury risk in rugby activities, evaluating robotic controllers for targeted cycling therapy, and developing a new musculoskeletal model to study lifting tasks. Learn more <https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Ga-7dcpu_-mjwN--XBsB1aql0LBUj_fROY4…> about the workshop projects and what the participants accomplished. *Workshop in Belgium Brings Together International OpenSim Researchers * In early February, a group of 29 scholars from 11 countries gathered in person to participate in a three-day OpenSim workshop in Leuven, Belgium. The workshop was led by a group of OpenSim Fellows and experts, including Friedl De Groote, Ilse Jonkers, Massimo Sartori, Giordano Valente, Dimitra Blana, and Mariska Wesseling. The workshop brought together OpenSim users with a range of expertise levels working on diverse topics, including human and animal biomechanics, sports injuries, and the design and evaluation of robotic assistive devices. Learn more <http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/OpenSim+Workshop+…> about the workshop. *Complete a Short Survey about Funding Applications to Help NIH Assess OpenSim's Impact* *Responses Due Tomorrow (Tuesday, April 18)* Please take 3-4 minutes to fill out a short survey <https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3D9XAjLwzDDYYO9> about any funding you have applied for that has benefitted from OpenSim or from NCSRR resources. This information will help the NIH assess the impact of OpenSim and we will use your feedback to continue to improve our Center. -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Director of Data Science | Mobilize Center <http://mobilize.stanford.edu> Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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Request for Information: Funding Applications
by Jennifer Hicks 10 Apr '17

10 Apr '17

Dear OpenSim Community, The NIH has asked us to collect information about how OpenSim and the NCSRR are supporting other researchers in applying for funding (grants, fellowships, contracts, etc.). This information will help the NIH assess the impact of OpenSim and we will use your feedback to continue to improve our Center. *Please take 3-4 minutes to fill out this short survey <https://stanforduniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3D9XAjLwzDDYYO9>* about any funding you have applied for that has benefitted from OpenSim or from NCSRR resources. Applications can be to any funding agency and can be funded or unfunded. *Responses are needed by Tuesday, April 18. * The survey requests the title, funding agency, submission date (month and year), and funding status for each application. If an NIH application, we would also like to know which institute you submitted to. If you have any issues with the survey, you can also email me a list with this information. Your responses will only be shared with our NIH program officers. Thank you in advance for your help! Please let me know if you have any questions. Best wishes, Jen -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Director of Data Science | Mobilize Center <http://mobilize.stanford.edu> Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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Workshop at ISB TGCS, Documentation Updates, and New Fellow
by Jennifer Hicks 16 Mar '17

16 Mar '17

*OpenSim Workshop at ISB TGCS Symposium in Australia* *Workshop to be held on July 20, 2017* *Symposium Abstracts due March 31, 2017 (recently extended) * In this workshop, the OpenSim team will use a hands-on example to introduce the new features of OpenSim 4.0 that make scripting in MATLAB more powerful and user-friendly. The workshop will take place at the International Society of Biomechanics Technical Group on Simulation Symposium. It will last three hours and is designed for those who are familiar with both OpenSim and MATLAB. We encourage you to submit an abstract <http://isbweb.org/~tgcs/iscsb-2017/index.html> to the symposium and join us at TGCS on the Gold Coast of Australia. *Try out the re-designed OpenSim documentation site* We have overhauled the OpenSim documentation <http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/OpenSim+Documenta…> site to make it easier to navigate and find information. On this new site, resources have been organized in six categories. For example, in the Getting Started category you will find information about downloading and installing OpenSim; in the Documentation category, you will find the OpenSim User's Guide. On the left side of the site, we have added a Quick Links area where you can find links to popular OpenSim documentation pages. There is also an easily accessible search area. We welcome your feedback and ideas to continue improving the documentation. Please email us your input at any time. *John Hutchinson Becomes Newest OpenSim Fellow* Congratulations to John Hutchinson on becoming the newest OpenSim Fellow. Dr. Hutchinson is a Professor of Evolutionary Biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College, University of London. He is an expert on modeling and simulation of musculoskeletal form and function in animals and an advocate for open data and reproducibility. This honor from the National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research (NCSRR) recognizes a strong commitment to the OpenSim community and a deep expertise in biomechanical modeling and simulation. Read more about the current fellows <http://simtk-confluence.stanford.edu:8080/display/OpenSim/OpenSim+Fellows> and learn how to apply <http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/fellows.html>. -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Director of Data Science | Mobilize Center <http://mobilize.stanford.edu> Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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Workshop at Stanford, Webinar, Pilot Winners, and Visiting Scholars Application
by Jennifer Hicks 31 Jan '17

31 Jan '17

*Apply to the Next Advanced User Workshop at Stanford **March 28-30, 2017 in Stanford, CA* We are now accepting applications for a 3-day, project-based workshop on the Stanford University campus. This workshop is intended for advanced OpenSim users and developers who want to work directly with the OpenSim staff on specific research projects. Applicants are expected to have a research project underway, with preliminary results. We highly encourage collaborators to participate in the workshop together. The workshop is free, but space is limited. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the workshop is full. Read more and learn how to apply <http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=175&title=Advance…> *Webinar: Using Musculoskeletal Modeling to Study Human Bipedalism Evolution**Tuesday, February 14 at 10 a.m. Pacific Standard Time* Brian Umberger from the University of Massachusetts Amherst will present his work on developing an OpenSim model of the chimpanzee. He will describe how he is using the model to understand the influence of skeletal morphology on locomotion from an evolutionary perspective. Learn more and register <http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=177> *NCSRR/OpenSim Pilot Project Winners Selected* We got an outstanding response to our call for proposals this year. Given the high caliber of the applicant pool, we carefully reviewed the applications with the NCSRR Scientific Advisory Board, following NIH guidelines for conflicts of interest. We selected four projects for NCSRR Outstanding Research Grants (full Pilot Awards): - Peter Adamczyk, University of Wisconsin - Madison: Evaluating robotic controllers for targeted cycling therapy - B.J. Fregly, University of Florida: Computational design of fastFES rehabilitation to improve post-stroke gait - Zachary Lerner, Northern Arizona University: Predictive simulations for robotic-aided rehabilitation of crouch gait - Katherine Saul and Matthew Fisher, North Carolina State University: Integrated iterative musculoskeletal modeling to study growth and function We also granted a dozen Outstanding Researcher Awards and Travel Awards, which include funds to attend an OpenSim workshop. - Outstanding Researcher Award Winners: Aaron Fox and Glen Lichtwark, Gerald Harris, Ross Miller, Massimo Sartori, David Saxby - Travel Award Winners: Ashish Deshpande, Monica Reggiani, Wasim Malik, Sandra Shefelbine, James Sulzer, Mariska Wesseling, Sebastian Wolf See the full list of 2016 Pilot Project Program Projects <http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/pilot.html#Awardees> on our website. Congratulations to all the winners! *NCSRR/OpenSim Visiting Scholars Program Applications Due Friday* *Summer 2017 at Stanford UniversityApplications are due on February 3, 2017* The National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research (NCSRR) is now accepting applications for the 2017 Visiting Scholars Program. The program is a unique experience that fosters expertise and collaborations in biomechanical simulations for rehabilitation research. Up to four individuals will be chosen to visit the NCSRR at Stanford University for a 5-week period during the summer of 2017. Read more and learn how to apply <http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/scholars.html> -- *Jennifer Hicks, Ph.D.* Director of Data Science | Mobilize Center <http://mobilize.stanford.edu> Associate Director | NCSRR <http://www.stanford.edu/group/opensim/about/index.html> R&D Manager | OpenSim <http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Stanford University 650-498-4403 | jenhicks(a)stanford.edu

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Webinar on Combining Finite Element Models with OpenSim, Upcoming Workshop, and More
by Joy P. Ku 12 Jan '17

12 Jan '17

Webinar: Musculoskeletal Simulations Combining Multiscale Data and Finite Element Modeling of the Knee Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time Kevin Shelburne, Alessandro Navacchia, and Azhar Ali from the University of Denver will present their work on linking joint-level deformable finite element models with multibody musculoskeletal simulations. They will provide a conceptual overview of their multi-scale musculoskeletal modeling framework and then describe two example applications. Learn more and register<http://opensim.stanford.edu/support/event_details.html?id=173> Apply for the Upcoming OpenSim Workshop in Belgium February 6-8, 2017 in Leuven, Belgium The workshop will focus on getting started with OpenSim for new research projects, including data import and using OpenSim's workflow tools. It is open to beginning and intermediate users. OpenSim experts and fellows Friedl De Groote, Ilse Jonkers, Massimo Sartori, Giordano Valente, Luca Modenese, Dimitra Blana, and Mariska Wesseling will lead the workshop. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis. Read more and apply<http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/event_details.html?id=171&tit…> Apply to the NCSRR/OpenSim Visiting Scholars Program Summer 2017 at Stanford University Applications are due on February 3, 2017 The National Center for Simulation in Rehabilitation Research (NCSRR) is now accepting applications for the 2017 Visiting Scholars Program. The program is a unique experience that fosters expertise and collaborations in biomechanical simulations for rehabilitation research. Up to four individuals will be chosen to visit the NCSRR at Stanford University for a 5-week period during the summer of 2017. Read more and learn how to apply<http://web.stanford.edu/group/opensim/support/scholars.html> --- Joy P. Ku, PhD Project Manager, SimTK<http://simtk.org/> Director of Communications & Training, NCSRR<http://opensim.stanford.edu/> Director of Communications & Engagement, Mobilize Center<http://mobilize.stanford.edu/> Stanford University (w) 650.736.8434, (f) 650.723.7461 Email: joyku(a)stanford.edu

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