Who We Are
Welcome to the Stanford Female Athlete Science and Translational Research (FASTR) Program, led by Dr. Emily Kraus. Committed to closing the gender gap in sports science research, our program conducts original research on female athletes while translating these findings into practical insights for female athletes and their advocates. By delving into the unique needs of women in sports, we’re helping to reshape the sports science landscape and address the unique challenges female athletes face through rigorous research. Join us in driving positive change, promoting inclusivity, and elevating the potential of female athletes through scientific innovation and actionable information.
Our Vision
We Believe…
We believe in creating an inclusive environment for all girls and women in sports. Your health in and out of sport is important, and this material is for you.
Our goal is that the FASTR platform can inform, inspire, and empower female athletes of all levels and backgrounds. We believe that universal access to research-led and science-driven knowledge is just as essential to health and longevity in sport as the gear you use and wear. We hope to arm female athletes with the information needed to inspire confidence in your unique physiology.
Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance
Our research is supported by the Stanford Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance, a collaborative research initiative that seeks to improve the health and well-being of all people through the study of peak human performance. The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance is an interdisciplinary effort made up of six primary hubs leading cutting edge research to advance this field of study and translate it into practice in sports medicine and beyond. The six hubs include Stanford University, The University of Kansas, University of Oregon, the Salk Institute, University of California San Diego, and the the Women’s Health, Sports & Performance (WHSP) Institute.
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The Female Athlete Program at the Women’s Health, Sports & Performance (WHSP) Institute
The FASTR research team works in partnership with the Female Athlete Program at the WHSP Institute, led by Dr. Kate Ackerman. This partnership brings together experts in sports medicine, epidemiology, psychology, social work, nutrition, and more to address all aspects of female athlete health and performance.
FASTR Research Team
Research Collaborators
Anthony Hackney, PhD, DSc
Professor Exercise Physiology & Nutrition
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Feliks Kogan, PhD
Assistant Professor (Research) of Radiology (Musculoskeletal Imaging)
Stanford Medicine
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Julie McCleery, PhD
Director of Research-Practice Partnerships
University of Washington- Center for Leadership in Athletics
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Kathryn E. Ackerman, MD, MPH
Director, Female Athlete Program, WHSP Institute
Women’s Health, Sports & Performance (WHSP) Institute
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Kristin Sainani, PhD
Biostatistician
Associate Professor with Health Research and Policy at Stanford University
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Michael Fredericson, MD
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Stanford Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford Athletics
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Michelle Barrack, PhD, RD, CSSD
Associate Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics
California State University, Long Beach
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Monica Grover, MD
Clinical Professor, Pediatrics- Endocrinology and Diabetes
Stanford Medicine
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Scott Delp, PhD
DIRECTOR, HUMAN PERFORMANCE ALLIANCE AT STANFORD
James H. Clark Professor of Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering
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Stephanie Pun, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Stanford Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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Trent Stellingwerff, PhD
Senior Advisor, Research & Development
Canadian Sport Institute Pacific
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Julia Flora, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Stanford Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Abby McIntyre, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Stanford Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Ellie Diamond, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Stanford Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Megan Roche, MD
FASTR Lead Researcher
PhD Candidate in Epidemiology at Stanford University
Megan Hyland, MA
FASTR Operations Manager
Stanford University
Summer Research Students
Stephanie Contreras-Reyes
2024 WU TSAI HUMAN PERFORMANCE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT
Stanford University
Maya Doms
2023 WU TSAI HUMAN PERFORMANCE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT
Stanford University
Nadia Hemmat
2023 WU TSAI HUMAN PERFORMANCE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT
Stanford University
Julia Flora
2023 WU TSAI HUMAN PERFORMANCE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENT
Stanford University
Kaiya Brooks
FASTR High School Summer Intern
Katie Duong
2022 Wu Tsai Human Performance Undergraduate Research Student
Stanford University
Tatum Boyd
2022 Wu Tsai Human Performance Undergraduate Research Student
Stanford University
Austin Stoner
Stanford MedScholars 2022 Research Student
Stanford School of Medicine
Stephanie Guzman
2022 Women in Sports Tech (WiST) Fellow
University of Southern California
Mahala Walker
Summer 2021 Stanford Orthopaedics Research Intern
University of Kentucky Medical School
Jayden Glover
Summer 2021 Stanford Orthopaedics Research Intern
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
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