Academic Advisory Board: Clinical Research

Meet the people behind the program.

The PhD in Clinical Research program is guided by an accomplished advisory board. This board is made up of established academics, clinicians, and experts from across the United States. They are responsible for reviewing curriculum, assisting with program outcomes, and providing research expertise to support students.

	Erin Simunds, MS, PT Ms. Simunds is a faculty member at Concordia University St. Paul, MN with extensive experience in Pediatric Physical Therapy. She is completing her EdD in Educational Leadership. View CV
Ryan Mizner Dr. Ryan Mizner is a faculty member in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Montana. Dr. Mizner has extensive experience and grant funding in the area of lower extremity biomechanics and movement analysis. View CV
	James Morrison, PhD Dr. Morrison is a Professor of Organizational and Community Leadership in the School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Delaware. He has more than 105 peer-reviewed publications and served as the Chief Executive Editor for the Journal of Education for Business for 10 years. View CV
Colin Bond, PhD Dr. Bond, who received his PhD in Exercise Science & Nutrition, is a Manager Biomechanical Engineer with Sanford Health. He is responsible for multi-project sports performance, orthopedics, and sports medicine research. View CV
	Noelle Trinder, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN Dr. Trinder, who received her DNP in Health Systems Leadership, is the Senior Director of Healthcare Careers at Banner Health Corporate. She has a certificate in biomedical research, as well as three FEMA certificates. View CV
Rhoda Owens, PhD, RN Dr. Owens, who has her PhD in Teaching and Learning, is a Professor of Nursing at the University of North Dakota. Her dissertation is titled “Community College Part-time Faculty Perceptions During Their Role Transition from Expert Clinician to Clinical Instructor”. View CV
	Patricia Moulton Burwell, PhD Dr. Moulton Burwell, who received her PhD in Experimental Psychology, is the Director of the National Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers. She also serves as the Executive Director for the North Dakota Center for Nursing. Dr. Moulton Burwell is considered an expert in public policy. View CV
Karen Robinson, PhD, RN Dr. Karen Robinson is a researcher consultant and clinical quality analyst at Sanford and Essential Health in Fargo, ND. She has extensive research experience in areas related to nursing practice. View CV
	Lisa MacFadden, PhD Dr. MacFadden is the Director of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Sanford Health. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. She is considered an expert in biomechanics and movement science. View CV
Jeff Kelly, JD Kelly is a Legal Counsellor and Business Development Advisor. He provides guidance to Corporations and Boards of Directors regarding potential liability, compliance, and strategic issues. Kelly  is considered an expert in patent law. View CV
	Lyndsey Vandenberg, DPT, EdD Dr. Vandenberg is the Director of Clinical Education in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Concordia University St. Paul and has extensive background in guiding the Capstone Research process. She also has an EdD in Educational Leadership. View CV
Sean Collins, PT, ScD Dr. Collins, who received his ScD in Ergonomics & Epidemiology, is a tenured Professor of Physical Therapy at Plymouth State University. He also serves as their Director of Soccer Analytics and is considered an expert in statistics. View CV
	Kerstin Leuther, PhD Kerstin K. (Kiki) Leuther, PhD is a 1988 graduate of the University of Jamestown. She pursued her PhD in genetics and development from UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her post-doctoral work at Stanford University was in structural studies of eukaryotic transcription complexes. She is currently employed as a senior research scientist and director of the extramural grant program for Satellite Healthcare Inc. Her primary responsibilities include designing, developing, and executing quantitative and qualitative clinical research.  View CV