Gerry L. Koons, MD, PhD
Physician with a PhD in bioengineering and international clinical and research experience, applying to U.S. PM&R residency (2026–2027 cycle).
Clinical interests within rehabilitation medicine: regenerative medicine, precision rehabilitation, pelvic rehabilitation, and assistive devices.
Research interests: AI, biomaterials, and rehabilitation technologies.
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EDUCATION:
MD - Baylor College of Medicine, Medical Scientist Training Program (2014 – 2016, 2022 – 2023)
PhD in Bioengineering - Rice University (2016 – 2022)
BSc in Biomedical Engineering - University of South Carolina, Honors College (2010 – 2014)
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:
Postdoctoral Researcher - Radboud University Medical Center, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellow (2025 – Present), Radboud Excellence Fellow (2023 – 2025)
Doctoral Researcher - Rice University, McNair MD/PhD Scholar (2016 – 2021)
Guest Researcher - Radboud University Medical Center (2017)
Undergraduate Researcher - University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Magellan Scholar (2011 – 2014)
Clinical Researcher - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (2011 – 2014)
SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS:
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) European Postdoctoral Fellowship (2025 – Present)
Radboud Excellence Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023 – 2025)
Department of Bioengineering Outstanding Teaching Award (2018)
McNair MD/PhD Student Scholarship (2014 – 2023)
Goldwater Scholarship (2012 – 2014)
Magellan Scholarship (2012)
McNair Scholarship (2010 – 2014)
SELECTED LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:
Board Member - Association of Academic Physiatrists, Regenerative Rehabilitation Consortium (2026 – Present)
Board Member - Netherlands Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (2023 – 2025)
President of the National Student Chapter - Society for Biomaterials (2021 – 2022)