April (McPherson) Newmyer

Dr. April McPherson’s research centers on understanding and reducing the increased risk of lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries following a concussion. A former Division I track athlete at the University of Cincinnati, where she earned her B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. McPherson combines first-hand athletic experience with rigorous scientific inquiry.

She completed her Ph.D. at the Mayo Clinic, investigating complex neural, mechanical, and psychological factors in ACL injury risk and rehabilitation. Her career spans clinical, high-performance, and academic environments, including three years supporting Team USA at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Within EHPI, Dr. McPherson is involved in major collaborative programs, including leading the research partnership with the U.S.

Soccer National Training Center in Atlanta. She is deeply committed to scientific outreach and the practical dissemination of sports medicine and performance research to empower athletes and coaches across all levels of sport.