Thomas Stoffregen, Ph.D., professor in the School of Kinesiology, will serve as PI in collaboration with Dr. Paul Cassidy, Medtronic Human Factors Scientist (and a graduate of the School of Kinesiology) on a Medtronic-funded research contract for $32,167 entitled "Coronary Valve Experiments." The 5-month contract includes a graduate research assistant position for Kinesiology Ph.D. candidate Ken Yoshida and supports research on the role of a physician's movements in implanting coronary valves by running them to the heart through arteries.