Biometrics & Biomarkers Task Force
This task force will study linkages of traditional rehabilitation tests and measures with metric technologies and molecular measures to collectively enhance the characterization of individuals as well as tracking of outcomes after injury or illness-related disablement. Leveraging of biologic and electronic measurement has the potential to increase understanding of injury/illness impact and recovery.
This task force wants to grow its membership and generate systematic reviews as well as provide symposia and primers on how to initiate biometrics and biomarkers measurement teams in a range of settings and studies. Contact the chair to learn about opportunities to participate.
JOIN THE TASK FORCE
Thank you for being a part of the Measurement ISIG-Biomarker & Biometrics Task Force! We love that the ACRM attracts the most passionate interdisciplinary mix of rehabilitation pros from around the world. What an honor to collaborate with such driven individuals. We hope to meet with you at our upcoming networking group meeting to discuss current projects and opportunities for contribution and collaboration.
ACRM Measurement ISIG-Biomarker & Biometrics Task Force Meeting
Join us to discuss the 2024 ACRM Annual Conference, Task Force updates, and new projects.
Save the date! Third Monday of Each Month
DATE: TBD
TIME: TBD
Meeting ID: 841 2151 0390
Passcode: 338708
We hope to see you there!
CHAIR
Chih-Ying “Cynthia” Li, Ph.D., OTR
CHAIR
Associate Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
OVERALL GOALS
Our members have provided contributions to ACRM programming over the course of the last seven years, including one preconference workshop featuring Dr. Amy Wagner of University of Pittsburgh, PA and yearly symposia.
2024 GOALS
- Concluding and publishing our review
- Finalizing change in leadership
- Joining a Task Force that positions us toward enriching our original goals and products.
2022-2023 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Progress toward concluding our systematic review, which is in the full paper review stage.
- New leadership of the Biomarkers and Biometrics Task Force
- Working toward joining forces with another Task Force with complimentary goals and interests related to those of our members—most likely Translational Research
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2021 – 2022 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Completed Covidence review on Multimodal biomarkers
2020 – 2021 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- ACRM 2021 Symposium: Blitz Education: Merging Traditional Rehabilitation Measures with Quantitative Biomarkers for Greater Precision and Discovery
- Scoping review ongoing
- Initiated discussions with Rehabilitation Measures Database Task Force for addition of biomarkers and biometrics to instrument reviews
2021 – 2022 PLANS & PROJECTS
- Complete scoping review: Dr. Cynthia Li now leading with Patricia Heyn, Jan Niemeier
- Continue work on addition of biomarkers and biometrics to Rehab Measures Database instrument reviews
- Submit abstract for ACRM 2022 Symposium
- Recruit new members
