Principal Investigator
Colin R. Grove, PT, DPT, MS, PhD
Center for Physical Therapy and Movement Science
Division of Physical Therapy
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Emory University School of Medicine
Collaborators
Yuri Agrawal, MD, MPH
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Eric R. Anson, PT, DPT, PhD
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
University of Rochester School of Medicine
Leland E. Dibble, PT, PhD, ATC, FAPTA
Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training
University of Utah
Kreg Gruben, PhD
Department of Kinesiology
School of Education
University of Wisconsin – Madison
Brooke N. Klatt, PT, DPT, PhD
Department of Physical Therapy
University of Pittsburgh
Brian J. Loyd, PT, DPT, PhD
Department of Physical Therapy and Movement Science
University of Montana
Michael C. Schubert, PT, PhD
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Wagner H. Souza, PT, PhD
Western Medical Innovation Fellowship
Lab Members
Staff
Keenan Batts PT, DPT, NCS
Division of Physical Therapy
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Keenan Batts is originally from Wilmington, NC. She completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at Duke University in 2015 followed by a residency in Neurological physical therapy at Emory University. She worked as an outpatient neurological physical therapist for 8 years at the Emory Brain Health Center seeing a variety of different neurological conditions. She currently teaches Adult Neurological Rehabilitation in the Division of Physical Therapy at Emory University and serves as the director of the Emory Neurological Physical Therapy Residency. Her passion is to support individuals with neurological conditions in maximizing their quality of life and reaching their goals. She enjoys being outside and playing tennis or hiking.
Kyle McDowell, MS
Division of Physical Therapy
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Kyle McDowell is a Research Specialist for the School of Medicine at Emory University. Before starting at Emory, he graduated from the University of Tennessee – Knoxville with a BS/MS in Biomedical Engineering in 2024. He has a strong passion for utilizing research to make a difference in other people’s lives and is interested in pursuing research in rehabilitation engineering and regenerative medicine. Outside of work, Kyle enjoys spending time with friends and family playing video games, getting together for game nights, and trying new restaurants.
Hannah Morris, BS
Division of Physical Therapy
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Hannah Morris is a Research Specialist at Emory University, where she supports clinical studies within the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Biological Data Science at Arizona State University with a focus on research methods and data-driven approaches to healthcare. Her interests center on advancing equitable and patient-centered outcomes, particularly in neurological and aging populations. Hannah is passionate about working at the intersection of science, data, and real-world impact. Outside of work she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and discovering new places whether exploring a local hiking trail, a small town, or destinations around the world.
Jorjie Wilson, MS
Division of Physical Therapy
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Jorjie Wilson is a biomechanics research engineer from Raleigh, NC, with a master’s degree in biomedical engineering from Virginia Tech. Her work focuses on leveraging biomechanics to prevent injuries, enhance performance, and support rehabilitation strategies. With a strong background in sports and motion capture technology, she collaborate closely with clinicians and researchers to analyze movement patterns and deliver data-driven solutions. Driven by a passion for optimizing human movement—whether in recovery or performance contexts—she is committed to advancing evidence-based practices that make a meaningful impact on health and human performance.
Graduate Students
Allison Nogi, PT, DPT
Georgia Institute of Technology
Applied Physiology Program
Allison Nogi is a PhD candidate at Georgia Institute of Technology and is interested in investigating how the vestibular system influences postural control and spinal reflexes. Prior to starting her PhD, she graduated from Emory University with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She also completed a Physical Therapy Neurologic Residency from Emory University. As board-certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, she continues to practice vestibular physical therapy at the Emory Dizziness and Balance Center, providing rehabilitation to individuals with vestibular dysfunction and imbalance. She is committed to developing a better understanding of the physiology of the vestibular system, so rehabilitation interventions which promote neuroplasticity and improved function can be developed. In her free time, Allison enjoys hiking and paddle boarding with her husband, son, and standard poodle.
Joelle Dick
Georgia Institute of Technology
Applied Physiology Program
Residents
Nicholas Blydt-Hansen PT, DPT
Division of Physical Therapy
Nicholas Blydt-Hansen is a Physical Therapist who graduated from the University of California, San Francisco with a Doctor of Physical Therapy. He is also currently completing a Physical Therapy Neurologic Residency through Emory University so that he can become an expert in neurologic care. In his practice, he is especially interested in vestibular rehabilitation and the impact of vestibular dysfunction across specialty neurological populations. Outside of his work, he enjoys reading, hiking, and exploring the city of Atlanta.
Undergraduate Students
Sage Duggal
Sage Duggal is an undergraduate student at Emory University’s College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in Chemistry with a minor in Statistics. As a member of the Grove Lab, she has developed a strong foundation in translational vestibular science and gained valuable experience with the research process and scientific methods. Sage is eager to continue expanding her skills and deepening her hands-on involvement as she pursues a future in the medical field. Outside the lab, she is a setter on the Emory University Volleyball Team.
