Research Discipline/Bio
I am a doctoral student in the Biobehavioral Sciences program at Teachers College, Columbia University. My research focuses on how motor learning-based interventions, such as HABIT-ILE, influence trunk control and its relationship to upper limb function in children with bilateral cerebral palsy (BCP). I am affiliated with the Center for Cerebral Palsy Research under the advisement of Dr. Andrew Gordon. My work integrates principles of motor learning, postural stability, and biomechanics to improve functional outcomes in pediatric neurorehabilitation. Grounded in the International Classification of Functioning (ICF) framework, my research uses kinematic analysis and clinical insights to assess movement quality and coordination. In addition to my research, I have served as a teaching assistant and guest lecturer, presenting on topics related to motor control and my published work.
Educational Background
Master of Science, Kinesiology (Biomechanics), California State University, San Marcos, 2022
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology (Exercise Science), California State University, Sacramento, 2018 (Dean’s List)
Publications/Exhibitions
Ulloa-Marquez, J., Gutterman, J., Santello, M., & Gordon, A. M. (2025). Transfer of learned object manipulations between two-and five-digit grasps. Experimental Brain Research, 243(3), 1-10.
Last Updated: Jul 9, 2025