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Dr. Huisman's research focused on tendon degeneration. Specifically she examined the role of the protein MMP2 in response to tendons being mechanically stimulated and demonstrated that MMP2 plays a key role in the degenerative effects of tendons. This knowledge will aid in our understanding of tendon degeneration and in the treatment for tendon health.

A randomly-selected Doctoral citation each day: today from the Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD) - graduated in 2016

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