Lara A. Boyd

Assistant Professor

Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Kansas Medical Center
Mailstop 2002
3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160

Telephone: (913) 588-6799
Fax: (913) 588-4568
E-mail: lara.boyd@ubc.ca

EDUCATION

Ph.D., Biokinesiology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 2001.
M.P.T., Physical Therapy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1992.
B.A., English Literature, Pomona College, Claremont, CA, 1989.

ACADEMIC / CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS

Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS., 2003-present
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, 2003-present
Adjunct Faculty, Department of Physical Therapy, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, 2002-present
Post Doctoral Research Fellow, (Mentor Deborah Harrington, PhD), Department of Jeurology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, 2001-2003
Research Assistant, "Procedural Memory in Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease Research Program of California" (Primary Investigator Carolee Winstein, PT, PhD), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 2000-2001
Lecturer, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1997-2001
Research Physical Therapist, Pathokinesiology Laboratory, Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, Downey, CA, 1994-2001
Research Assistant, "Effectiveness of Arcept (R) on Manual Function in Alzheimer's Disease" (Primary Investigator Carolee Winstein, PT, PhD), University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1998-1999
Teaching Assistant, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1995-1997
Instructor, Mount Saint Mary's College, Los Angeles, CA, 1994-1996
Staff Physical Therapist, Adult Neurology and Stroke Services, Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, Downey, CA, 1992-1994

TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

PTRS 850 - Neuroscience
PTRS 863 - Pathobiology of Human Function II

RECENT ABSTRACTS (published)

Boyd, L.A., Vidoni, E. & Savage, C. (2005). Practice content differentially alters brain activation patterns after stroke: An fMRI study. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 641.1.
Boyd, L.A., Savage, C., Vidoni, E. (2005) Compensatory Brain Activation after Stroke. III STEP Stroke Conference Proceedings.
Boyd, L.A., Quaney, B.M., Chein, J., Vidoni, E.D., Pohl, P.S., & Winstein, C.J. (2004). Task effects impact implicit learning after stroke. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 432.5.
Harrington, D.L., Boyd, L.A., Mayer, A.R., Rao, S.M., Sheltraw, D., & Lee, R.R. (2002). Decision making in temporal cognition: An event-related fMRI study. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, Publication No. 787.7.
Boyd, L.A., Mayer, A.R., Sheltraw, D., Dale, C.L., Lee, R.R., & Harrington, D.L. (2002). Formulating Representations of time: An event-related fMRI study. 8th International Conference on Cognitive Neuroscience, 57.
Boyd, L.A. & Winstein, C.J. (2001). The interaction between explicit knowledge and implicit motor-sequence learning following unilateral stroke. Neurology Report, 25, 133.
Boyd, L.A. & Winstein, C.J. (2001). Implicit learning of a complex tracking task. The effect of explicit knowledge and focal stroke in the basal ganglia or cerebellum. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 27, 638.10.
Boyd, L.A. & Winstein, C.J. (2001). Implicit-motor sequence learning: The impact of task complexity and explicit instructions. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology. 23S, S71.
Boyd, L.A. & Winstein, C.J. (2000). Implicit motor-sequence learning following focal unilateral stroke in the basal ganglia or cerebellum. Neurology Report, 24, 171-172.
Boyd L.A. & Winstein, C.J. (2000). Explicit knowledge promotes implicit learning and reduces forgetting in a complex tracking task. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 26, 708.
Boyd, L.A., & Winstein, C.J. (2000). Prior explicit knowledge promotes implicit learning while extended practice does not in individuals who are post-stroke. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology. 22S, S21.
Boyd, L.A., Baker, L.L., & Winstein, C.J. (1999). Explicit knowledge promotes implicit learning of the serial reaction time task. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 25, 1900.
Boyd, L.A., & Winstein, C.J. (1999). Explicit knowledge promotes implicit learning while extended practice does not in individuals with unilateral stroke. Neurology Report,

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Boyd, L. A., Rao, S. R., Burnfield, J. M., Mulroy, S. M., & Perry, J. (1999). Forefoot rocker mechanics in individuals with partial foot amputation. Gait & Posture, 9, 144.
Burnfield, J. M., Bontrager, E. L., Boyd, L. A., Rao, S. R., & Perry, J. (1999). Effect of prosthetic malalignment on EMG and intra-socket pressures in an individual with a trans-tibial amputation. Gait & Posture, 9, 137-138.
Boyd, L. A., & Winstein, C. J. (1998). Serial reaction time learning in individuals with unilateral brain damage. Society for Neuroscience Abstracts, 24, 2116.
Boyd, L. A., & Winstein, C. J. (1998). Implicit learning is diminished in individuals with a cerebrovascular accident. Neurology Report, 22, 179.
Beekman, C. E., Boyd, L. A., Newsam, C. J., & Perry, J. (1998). An ankle-foot orthosis improves walking performance without reducing calf electromyography. Neurology Report, 22, 158.
Burnfield, J. M., Boyd, L. A., Rao, S. S., Mulroy, S. J., & Perry, J. (1998). The effect of partial foot amputation on sound limb loading during barefoot walking. Gait & Posture, 7, 178-179.
Boyd, L. A., Bontrager E. L., Mulroy, S. J., & Perry, J. (1997). The reliability and validity of the Novel system of in-shoe pressure measurement during free ambulation. Gait & Posture, 5, 165.
Bontrager, E. L., Boyd, L. A., Heino, J. G., Mulroy, S. J., & Perry, J. (1997). Determination of Novel Pedar masks using Harris Mat imprints. Gait & Posture, 5, 167-168.
Gronley, J. K., Boyd, L. A., Perry, J., & Ayyappa, E. (1996). Center of pressure progression in transtibial amputees. Proceedings of the American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics, 37-38.
Powers, C. M., Boyd L. A., Torburn L., & Perry, J. (1996). Stair ambulation: An analysis of the Seattle Lightfoot. Gait & Posture, 4, 186-187.
Rao, S. S., Bontrager, E. L., Boyd, L. A., Powers, C. M., Gronley, J., & Perry, J. (1996). Prosthetic ankle joint stiffness during weight acceptance in trans-tibial amputees. Gait & Posture, 4, 187.

RECENT ARTICLES AND CHAPTERS

Gosling, K. G., Boyd, L. A., & Lewthwaite, R. (1995). HIV/AIDS and physical therapy: Clinical and professional challenges. Infusions: Research into Practice. Center for Clinical Biokinesiology. Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, 1, 10-17.
Boyd, L. A., & Lewthwaite, R. (1994). Stroke rehabilitation: Taking stock and moving forward. Infusions: Research into Practice. Center for Clinical Biokinesiology. Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, 1, 1-6.
Lewthwaite, R., Thompson, L., Boyd, L. A., & Dylla, J. (1994). Reconceptualizing physical therapy for spinal cord injury rehabilitation: Physical activity for long-term health and function. Infusions: Research into Practice. Center for Clinical Biokinesiology. Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center, 1, 1-9.

RECENT GRANTS

Lara A. Boyd (Principal Investigator)
Recovery from Stroke: What is the role of the undamaged, contralesional cortex?
Purpose: To determine the role of the contralesional cortex in recovery after stroke.
American Heart Association, Scientist Development Grant
Funded 01/01/05-12/31/08
Lara A. Boyd (Principal Investigator)
Shared Equipment Grant for a Transcranial Magnetic Stimulator
Purpose: To purchase a transcranial magnetic stimulator for shared use among investigators.
Research Institute, University of Kansas Medical Center
Funded 01/01/05

The effect of aerobic exercise on executive function for cognitive and motor tasks in individuals with chronic stroke

Lara A. Boyd (Principal Investigator)
Compensatory Brain Activation After Stroke: A Pilot Study
Purpose: To localize learning related changes in the brain of individuals with stroke across practice and learning using fMRI. A pilot project.
School of Allied Health, University of Kansas Medical Center
Funded 07/01/04 � 06/30/05

INVITED PRESENTATIONS

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada �Motor Learning in the Damaged Brain�, 2005
Physical Therapy Association of Washington, Seattle, WA �Mobility after Brain Injury�, 2005
Physical Therapy Association of Kansas, Wichita, KS �Facilitating Learning in the Damaged Brain�, 2005
Salem Hospital Grand Rounds, Salem, OR, �The Plastic Brain�, 2005
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, �Motor Learning and the Brain�, 2004
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, �Compensatory Brain Activation after Stroke�, 2004
University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, �Motor Learning and the Brain. How does it do that? How can I help?�, 2004.
Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, KS, �Observational Gait Analysis: Emphasis on Orthotics�, 2004.
Oregon Health Science University, Portland, OR, �Providing explicit information disrupts motor learning after basal ganglia stroke,� 2004.
Research Hospital, Kansas City, MO, �Learning after stroke�, 2004.
Glenrose Rehabilitation Conference, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, �Motor Learning�, 2004.
Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, �Motor learning and the neurologic patient� 2004.
Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital Annual Conference, �The Impact of Explicit Information After Stroke�, 2003.
Combined Sections Meeting, American Physical Therapy Association, �The Roles of the Basal Ganglia, Cerebellum, and Frontal Cortex in Learning and Memory. What are the Relationships Between Brain Function, Behavior, and Therapeutic Choices?�, 2003.
Arizona State Physical Therapy Association, �Learning, rehabilitation and the neurologic patient: What are the relationships between brain function and behavior?�, 2002.
Oregon State Physical Therapy Association, �Stroke Rehabilitation�, 1998

RECENT HONORS & AWARDS

Post-Professional Research Award, Neurology Section, American Physical Therapy Association, 2001.
Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship (Level II), Foundation for Physical Therapy, American Physical Therapy Association, 2000
Patricia Leahy Memorial Scholarship, Neurology Section, American Physical Therapy Association, 1999
Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship (Level I), Foundation for Physical Therapy, American Physical Therapy Association, 1998
Jacquelin Perry Scholarship, University of Southern California, 1998
Ford Foundation Grant for Undergraduate Research, 1988

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & SCIENTIFIC LICENSURE

American Physical Therapy Association
Society for Neuroscience
Society for the Neural Control of Movement
American Heart Association
California State Physical Therapy License
California State Kinesiologic Electromyography License

RECENT PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY SERVICE

2005 � present President, Stroke Special Interest Group, Neurology Section, American Physical Therapy Association
2004 � present Research Committee, University of Kansas Medical Center
2004 � present Ad-Hoc Section Grant Reviewer, Rehabilitation Research Division, Department of Veteran�s Affairs
2002 � present Research Committee, Neurology Section, American Physical Therapy Association
2003 � present Reviewer Physical Therapy
2002 � present Reviewer Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy
2001 � present Ad-Hoc Reviewer Experimental Brain Research
1999 � 2001 Neurology Programming Sub-Committee, Annual Conference, American Physical Therapy Association