Admissions Co-Chair, Professor
Dr. Gilchrist is a Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and a Clinical Research Scientist at Children's Hospitals and Clinics. She holds a BA in Biology from Lawrence University, as well as a BS in Physical Therapy and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Gilchrist has an active research program aimed at improving physical function in children and adolescents undergoing treatment for cancer. Her current focus is on investigating chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in this population. She has received both institutional and national awards for her work in this area. Dr. Gilchrist is actively involved in the American Physical Therapy Association at the state and national level. She began her career at St. Catherine University in 1999 and currently teaches throughout the DPT curriculum primarily in the areas of neuroscience and pathophysiology.
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About Laura Gilchrist, PT, PhD
Dr. Gilchrist is a Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and a Clinical Research Scientist at Children's Hospitals and Clinics. She holds a BA in Biology from Lawrence University, as well as a BS in Physical Therapy and a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Minnesota. Dr. Gilchrist has an active research program aimed at improving physical function in children and adolescents undergoing treatment for cancer. Her current focus is on investigating chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in this population. She has received both institutional and national awards for her work in this area. Dr. Gilchrist is actively involved in the American Physical Therapy Association at the state and national level. She began her career at St. Catherine University in 1999 and currently teaches throughout the DPT curriculum primarily in the areas of neuroscience and pathophysiology.
| Present | Professor, Physical Therapy, St. Catherine University ‐ Physical Therapy Department | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
| 2019 - Present | Pediatric Oncology Rehabilitation Research |
| Wasie Foundation | |
| Role: PI | |
| $629,700 | |
| 2017 - 2021 | Development of a Neuropathy Assessment for Children Aged 1-4 Years |
| St. Baldricks Foundation | |
| Role: PI | |
| $50,000 | |
| 2012 - 2017 | Predictors of Persistent Vincristine Neuropathy in Pediatric Cancer |
| American Cancer Society | |
| Role: PI | |
| $600,000 |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| Present | Senior Editor, Rehabilitation Oncology | 2015 - 2017 | Delegate for Minnesota, American Physical Therapy Association, House of Delegates | 2011 - 2015 | Board Member, Oncology Section, American Physical Therapy Association | 2007 - 2010 | Delegate for Minnesota, American Physical Therapy Association, House of Delegates |
Honors and Awards
- Stephen Gudas Award for Outstanding Publication in Rehabilitation Oncology , 2017 Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association
- Bonnie Jean Kelly and Joan Kelly Award for Faculty Excellence, 2015 St. Catherine University’s highest award to recognize a faculty member whose activities bring recognition to the academic reputation of St. Catherine University
- Research Award, 2014 Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Recognized for contribution to the field of oncology rehabilitation research
- Stephen Gudas Award for Outstanding Publication in Rehabilitation Oncology , 2010 Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association
- Emerging Leader Award, 2007 American Physical Therapy Association Recognized as one of 25 emerging leaders in the nation among physical therapists.
| 1998 | BS, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota ‐ Physical Therapy | |
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| 1996 | Ph.D, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota ‐ Neuroscience | |
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| 1990 | BS, Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin, Magna Cum Laude ‐ Biology | |
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Contact Information
Phone: 651-690-7738
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