3000 MILES, 12 STATES, AND THREE MOUNTAIN RANGES IN 9 TO 12 DAYS – A
TEAM FROM THE HAUTE ECOLE DE SANTÉ VAUD (HESAV) is participating in
one of the world’s most challenging bike races. The Race Across
America (RAAM) starts in Oceanside California; from there
ultracyclists from around the globe push their physical and mental
limits all the way to Annapolis, Maryland. HESAV’S _TEAM PULSE_,
TAKING ON THE JOURNEY WITH 8 AMATEUR CYCLISTS, WILL SHARE INSIGHTS ON
THE EXPERIENCE IN BOSTON ON JUNE 26, ONLY DAYS AFTER COMPLETING THEIR
RACE.
After debriefing with the team on their participation in the
continental ultramarathon bicycle race, Professor Kenny Guex of HESAV
will deliver a brief presentation on the scientific experiments
conducted during the race, followed by a panel discussion where
experts from the fields of health, physical therapy and sports will
discuss the intersection of sports and health both in extreme
situations such as the RAAM, as well as in normal everyday
situations.
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PROGRAM
6.00PM Doors Open
6.30PM Debrief on the RAAM with Andréa Marcellini, HESAV Team Pulse
Crew Chief, and the Team Pulse Racers
7.15PM Presentation by Kenny Guex, Associate Professor of Physical
Therapy at HESAV and Responsible Scientist of the Race
7.30PM Panel Discussion
Followed by a Networking Reception at swissnex Boston (420 Broadway)
9.30PM Doors Close
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PANEL DISCUSSION
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KENNY GUEX, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at HESAV.
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ANDRÉA MARCELLINI, HESAV Team Pulse Crew Chief
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DAVID NOLAN, Associate Clinical Professor, Director - Sports Physical
Therapy Residency Program, Northeastern University - Bouve College of
Health Sciences
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SEAN CLARKE, RN, PhD, FAAN Profesor and Associate Dean, Undergraduate
Program, Connell School of Nursing, Boston College.
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SPEAKER BIOS
KENNY GUEX, Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at
HESAV. Graduated from the physiotherapy program at the “Haute
École Cantonale Vaudoise de la Santé” in 2008, Kenny completed his
training with a Master of Movement and Sports Sciences in 2010,
majoring in training and performance at the University of Geneva
(2008-2010) and a doctorate in hamstring injury prevention for
sprinters at the Faculty of Biology and Medicine at the University of
Lausanne (2010-2015). Since 2010, he teaches at the “Haute École
de la Santé Vaud” in the physiotherapy program. Kenny currently
also works as a track and field trainer (100/110m hurdles, 400m and
400m hurdles) at “Lausanne-Sports Athlétisme”, as well as at the
Lausanne-Aigle national performance center, which he has done ever
since he obtained his federal performance sports trainer certification
in 2011.
ANDREA MARCELLINI, Team Pulse Crew Chief. Andrea graduated from the
Master in Sport Administration at EPFL in 2009. She was the Women's
Cycling Coordinator at the UCI (International Cycling Union) and
during her time there she launched a new Women’s World Tour and gave
more weight to TV and social media coverage for women. Most recently
Andrea was the Venue General Manager for the Organizing Committee for
the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. She’s currently managing
a global women’s cycling community called STRONGHER.CC and is
collaborating with HESAV's Team Pulse as Crew Chief for the Race
Across America. On a personal level, she has competed as an amateur
racer in several mountain bike ultra-marathon races such as the Cape
Epic in South Africa.
DAVID NOLAN, Associate Clinical Professor and Director of Sports
Physical Therapy Residency at Northeastern University. David is a
Clinical Specialist at MGH Sports Physical Therapy and the Clinical
Leader of the Running Program at the MGH Sports Performance Center. He
received a Bachelors of Science degree in Physical Therapy from
Northeastern University in 1997 and completed his Masters of Science
degree with an Orthopedic Specialization and Doctor of Physical
Therapy degree from Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health
Professionals in 2007. Dr. Nolan is a board certified Orthopedic
Clinical Specialist and Sports Clinical Specialist through the
American Physical Therapy Association and a Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning
Association. David is also an Associate Clinical Professor at
Northeastern University in the Department of Physical Therapy,
Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences as well as a Graduate Lecturer in
the College of Professional Studies in the transitional Doctor of
Physical Therapy Program at Northeastern University. David’s areas
of expertise include sports medicine, orthopedics, manual therapy and
spinal dysfunction. He evaluates and treats patients with a wide range
of musculoskeletal diagnoses and utilizes video analysis to assist in
biomechanical evaluation and patient education. He works extensively
with athletes at all levels, elite runners and professional dancers.
SEAN CLARKE, RN, PhD, FAAN Professor and Associate Dean, Undergraduate
Program, Connell School of Nursing, Boston College. A graduate of
the Ingram School of Nursing at McGill University in Montreal, Canada,
Dr. Clarke began his nursing career in a master’s entry program
after studying biochemistry and psychology. He was a coronary care
unit (CCU) nurse during his PhD studies, and completed specialized
training as an adult acute care nurse practitioner with a focus on
cardiology. Prior to coming to Boston College, he taught at the
Universities of Ottawa, Pennsylvania, and Toronto and most recently
McGill, and is widely known for his work on patient safety, work
environments and workforce issues. Dr. Clarke has extensive teaching
experience at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He has managed
research groups, and been involved in academia-practice in
partnerships in a variety of roles, including an endowed clinical
research chair at the University of Toronto and University Health
Network and the directorship of a special donor-sponsored set of
collaborative projects between McGill University and its affiliated
clinical agencies. Dr. Clarke is a fellow of the American Academy of
Nursing, and holds adjunct appointments at the Université de
Montréal and the University of Hong Kong.
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