Thomas Bye, PT, DPT, MS, received a Bachelor of Science in exercise science in 2018 and a Master of Science in kinesiology in 2019, both from Michigan Technological University, Houghton, and a doctorate in physical therapy from the University of Delaware in 2021, where he is beginning work as part of a dual doctor of physical therapy and doctorate in biomechanics and movement science degree program.
His interests span from clinical practice in orthopedics and older adults to human performance and space physiology. His current research with osteoarthritis, physical activity, sedentary behavior and functional outcomes is part of the Delaware ACTIVE lab, directed by his mentor, Daniel K. White, ScD. Last year, Dr. Bye and his colleagues at the university presented research that demonstrated the Hawthorne effect when monitoring physical activity of adults with knee osteoarthritis.
Hannah Peterson, PharmD, received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy, Nashville, in 2022, and is currently in her pharmacy practice residency at Methodist University Hospital. While at Lipscomb, Dr. Peterson was selected as a participant in the prestigious Vanderbilt Program of Interprofessional Learning, which brings together pharmacy, medical, nursing and counseling/social work students. She also served as a pharmacy intern at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville.
While exploring areas of interest during pharmacy school, Dr. Peterson was intrigued by the love and passion Kam Nola, PharmD, MS, FAPhA, professor and chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice at Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, has for rheumatology. She sought out research opportunities in this field and was introduced to Anna Patrick, MD, PhD, assistant professor of pediatrics and rheumatology, Vanderbilt University.
“Receiving the Outstanding Student in Rheumatology award means a lot to me as it is a great accomplishment in my early professional career and reflects my passion and dedication to my research in juvenile idiopathic arthritis,” says Dr. Peterson.
