Scott P. Breloff

breloff@uoregon.edu

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION

 

 

University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon

            Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Physiology, Biomechanics Concentration  

College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Human Physiology

 

 

University of Mississippi, Oxford, Mississippi

Masters of Science in Exercise Science, Biomechanics Concentration (2008)

College of Applied Science, Division of Exercise Science

Thesis: The Effect of Sloped Surface on Gait Dynamics and Postural Control

 

 

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Bachelors of Science, Physical Science for Biomechanics (2006)

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AND CURRICULUM EXPERIENCE

 

 

University of Oregon

Graduate Teaching Fellow, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Human Physiology (2008 - present)

 

 

University of Mississippi

Graduate Assistant/Research Assistant, School of Applied Sciences, Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreational Management (2006 - 2008)

 

 

University of Pittsburgh

Undergraduate Research Assistant, School of Engineering, Department of Bioengineering (2003 - 2006)

 

 

Teaching Experience

               University of Oregon

               Exercise as Medicine TA (HPHY 101)

               Exercise and Performance TA (HPHY 103)

Biomechanics Laboratory (HPHY 381)

 

 

University of Mississippi

Biomechanics Laboratory (ES 447)

 

 

 

 

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

 

 

University of Oregon

Graduate Teaching Fellow, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Human Physiology (2008 - present)

 

 

University of Mississippi

Graduate Assistant/Research Assistant, School of Applied Sciences, Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreational Management (2006 - 2008)

 

 

University of Pittsburgh

Undergraduate Research Assistant, School of Engineering, Department of Bioengineering (2003 - 2006)

 

 

SCHOLARSHIP

 

 

Studies Completed, Manuscript Under Preparation

 

 

 

 

Ford, M. A., Johnson, A., Wade, C., Breloff, S.P. (2006). The correlation of bone mineral density to gait dynamics and postural control.” Journal to be submitted to undecided.

 

 

Refereed Conference Presentations

 

 

Breloff, S. P., Waddell, D., Wade, C. (2008). “A Comparison Between Sloped And Level Surface Gait Initiation” North American Congress on Biomechanics, (Ann Arbor, MI, USA).

 

 

Wade, C., Garten, R., Breloff, S. P., & Acevedo, E. (2008) “Gait and balance comparisons between leather and rubber boots in professional firefighters.” North American Congress on Biomechanics, (Ann Arbor, MI, USA).

 

 

Wade, C., Johnson, A., Breloff, S. P., & Ford, M. A. (2008) “Postural stability in individuals with normal and low bone mineral density.” North American Congress on Biomechanics, (Ann Arbor, MI, USA).

 

 

Breloff, S. P., Waddell, D., Wade, C. (2008). “The effect of sloped surface on gait dynamics” American Society of Biomechanics Regional Meeting, (Birmingham, AL USA).

 

 

 

 

RESEARCH FUNDING SUPPORT

 

 

Completed Research Support

 

 

Breloff (PI) –Funded 10/1/2007

The Effect of Sloped Surface on Gait Dynamics and Postural Control

The Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management

Role: Principal Investigator

Amount Awarded:      $500

 

PROFESSIONAL ORGINIZATIONS AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES

 

 

American Society of Biomechanics (Student Member) (ASB) (2007-present)