Rush-IBTS Research Fellowship Program

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Jonathan A. Gustafson, PhD. Rush-IBTS Research Program Director. Bioengineer. Expertise in motion analysis, joint biomechanics, and computational modeling. Assistant Professor in Orthopedic Surgery. Rush University Medical Center.

Jorge Chahla, MD, PhD. Rush-IBTS Clinical Program Director. Orthopedic surgeon. Expertise in sports medicine, orthopedics, and biomechanics. Associate Professor in Orthopedic Surgery. Rush University Medical Center. 

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Leonardo Metsavaht, MD, PhD. Orthopedic surgeon and entrepreneur. Expertise in human motion and health technologies with real-world application and commercialization. Chief Executive Officer at Brazil Institute of Health Technologies. 

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Gustavo Leporace, PT, PhD. Biomechanist and entrepreneur. Expertise in human motion and health technologies with artificial intelligence applications. Chief Scientific Officer at Brazil Institute of Health Technologies. 

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Felipe Gonzalez, MD, PhD– Rush-     IBTS Fellowship Coordinator who knows that understanding the impact of movement on musculoskeletal health is crucial for preventing and managing orthopedic conditions. His research explores the complex relationship between motion profiles and orthopedic pathologies, utilizing advanced three-dimensional motion analysis and artificial intelligence. 

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Matheus Vilela, MD – Rush-IBTS 2024-2025 Trainee was awarded the prestigious Jorge Paulo Lemann Scholarship in Biomechanics and Orthopedics through the RUSH IBTS International Fellowship Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. During this fellowship, Vilela works with top specialists and an interdisciplinary team in clinical, surgical, and research settings. His primary interest is in advancing research in foot and ankle disorders, biomechanics, motion analysis, and cartilage restoration to improve the treatment and prevention of musculoskeletal injuries.

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Renato Miyadahira, MD – Rush-IBTS 2024-2025 Trainee is an orthopedic surgeon specialized in shoulder and elbow surgery. He obtained his medical degree from the Federal University of Viçosa (Viçosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil) and completed his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology at the Fernandinho Simonsen Pavilion – Santa Casa de São Paulo (São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil).

Miyadahira worked as a Surgical Assistant and member of Dr. Sergio Checchia’s team, one of the former directors of the International Board of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (IBSES), gaining invaluable insights from a leading expert in the field. 

He has been an active member of several esteemed medical societies, including the Brazilian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SBOT), the Brazilian Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SBCOC), the Latin American Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SLAHOC), the Orthopaedic Research Society (ORS), the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), and the AO Trauma Group. 

As one of the recipients of the Paulo Lemann Foundation Scholarship, he currently serves as a Research Fellow at Instituto Brasil de Tecnologia (IBTS) / Midwest Orthopaedics at RUSH (MOR)."

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2023 – 2024: 

Talissa Oliveira Generoso, MD was selected for the Jorge Paulo Lemann Scholarship in Biomechanics and Orthopedics (2023) under the RUSH-IBTS International Fellowship Program, granted by the Instituto Brasil de Tecnologias da Saúde (IBTS), under the guidance of Dr. Leonardo Metsavaht and Dr. Jorge Chahla, and under the supervision of Dr. Brian Cole, Dr. Nikhil Verma, Dr. Shane Nho, Dr. David Kohl, and Prof. Dr. Gustavo Leporace.

Lucas Valerio Pallone, MD held esteemed positions as an International Research Scholar at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush (MOR) and an International Research Fellow at the Brazilian Institute of Health Technology (IBTS). Pallone’s research pursuits span a wide range, focusing on sports medicine, total and partial knee replacements, biomechanics, motion analysis, and orthobiologics.

2022 – 2023:

Vitor La Banca, MD  received a research grant from the Instituto Brasil de Tecnologias da Saúde (IBTS) and was a Research Scholar at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush (MOR). His research interests include Shoulder Biomechanics, 3D Printing applications in Orthopedics, Shoulder Instability, sports-related shoulder injuries, and Shoulder Trauma. 

Pedro Benevides, MD was a former International Research Scholar at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush (MOR) from the Instituto Brasileiro de Tecnologias da Saúde (IBTS). He has publications in foot and ankle journals, book chapter and his current interests are ankle replacement, foot and ankle trauma, and sports injuries.

Felipe Gonzalez, MD received specialized training in clinical research at Harvard University, finishing in the top 10% of his class, and completed a rigorous fellowship in Orthopedic Surgery and Biomechanics at Rush University Medical Center. Gonzalez’s passion for physical activity deeply influences his medical practice. An active CrossFit enthusiast, his interest complements his specialization in human motion, artificial intelligence, and sports injury prevention. 

2021 – 2022:

Enzo Mameri, MD specializes in complex knee surgery, from ligament reconstruction and meniscal preservation to knee arthroplasty. As a winner of the Jorge Paulo Lemman Award, in a longstanding partnership between Rush University and IBTS (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil), Dr. Mameri completed a year-long fellowship with Dr. Chahla’s team in both research and clinical practice. From that partnership, arose several publications in peer-reviewed medical journals and ongoing research with an emphasis on knee biomechanics. 

João A. Bonadiman, MD was honored with the Jorge Paulo Lemann Scientific Award, which led to his participation in the IBTS International Fellowship Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush in Chicago, IL. His research interests are dedicated to the advancement of surgical techniques and treatments for shoulder and elbow conditions and biomechanics.

Glaucia Bordignon, MD acted as an International Research Scholar at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush (MOR) and International Research Fellow of Instituto Brasil de Tecnologias da Saúde (IBTS).  Her research interests include minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery and lower-limb biomechanics. 

Dov Rosemburg, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in São Paulo, SP, Brazil. His practice has emphasis in the Foot and Ankle diseases and deformities.  He is currently in the middle of his Masters degree with emphasis in the foot and ankle pathology.

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Aleksandra Kozicka, BA

Joshua M Samaniego – Rush University MD Candidate

Asim Khan – Rush University MD Candidate

Lord J Adusei-Hyeamang – Rush University MD Candidate

John Akinleye – Rush University MD Candidate

Vennela Challagondla –University of Illinois at Chicago MD Candidate

Felipe Gonzalez presenting at the Rush Trainee Research Day

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Renato Miyadahira presenting preliminary findings of shoulder joint coordination in patients with medialized and lateralized reverse total shoulder replacements at the Frontiers Symposium

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Jun Oike, Felipe Gonzalez, Matheus Vilela, Jonathan Gustafson, and Renato Miyadahira 

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Renato Miyadahira with Jonathan Gustafson presenting results from our reverse total shoulder arthroplasty study 

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Lord Hyeamang, Renato Miyadahira, Asim Khan, Aleksandra Kozicka, Felipe Gonzalez, and Matheus Vilela

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Matheus Vilela presenting early findings from our multi-segment foot model weight-bearing CT studies

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 Identification, Characterization, and Prognosis of Motion-based Subgroups – This study leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches to identify movement-based subgroups across various joint pathologies, including patellofemoral pain, femoroacetabular impingement, rotator cuff tear, and achilles tendinopathy.

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This study aims to evaluate changes in foot dynamics in individuals with plantar fasciitis using multi-segment kinematic foot models and dynamics pressure pads.

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This study aims to validate marker-based techniques from approximating multi-segment foot kinematics using weight-bearing CT methods.

Personalized Musculoskeletal modeling of the shoulder and knee – These studies aim to develop personalized musculoskeletal models of the shoulder and knee for total joint replacement and to evaluate the effects of varying implant- and subject-specific factors on joint forces.

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An Electromyographic and Three-Dimensional Kinematics Study – This study aims to identify differences in scapulothoracic and glenohumeral joint motion and muscle activation (via electromyography) in individuals who have undergone latarjet and banker repairs for shoulder instability.

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This study aims to compare differences in knee joint mechanics of individuals with a medial meniscus posterior root tear as compared to those undergoing root repair and healthy controls. 

This study aims to compare the effects of total shoulder replacement on shoulder kinematics and motor control via electromyography.

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