Health & Wellness
Adam Bohr
Research Associate
Dr. Bohr trained under Dr. McQueen in analytic methods and computational approaches to “big data”. His dissertation projects including large studies such as Add Health, but also the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) where he was responsible for data cleaning, quality control and analyses of tens of thousands of research subjects. Since graduating with his Ph.D., Dr. Bohr has continued his work in the area of statistics, serving as an Instructor of Statistics for the Leeds School of Business at CU Boulder and now serves as the Project Coordinator for the Pac-12 Concussion Coordinating Center at CU Boulder.
Theresa Hernandez
Professor • Associate Dean for Research • Behavioral Neuroscience Education: PhD, 1988, University of Texas at Austin
Psychology and Neuroscience | Center for Neuroscience
Research Interests: Our clinically-based program of research focuses on improving the lives of individuals affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke and the adverse consequences of stress, including Veterans, athletes and individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In trying to develop new treatment options, we take into account current treatments (their successes and limitations) and explore the potential of novel interventions, particularly those stemming from Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). To this end, we conduct randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded trials of acupressure in those with TBI and/or PTSD.
Matt McQueen
Associate Professor • Publications
Integrative Physiology | Institute For Behavioral Genetics
Translational research: Translating scientific discoveries into population health impact presents many unique challenges necessitating a multi-disciplinary approach that includes the study of genetic, physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors. As an epidemiologist and applied biostatistician, Professor McQueen's research objectives are focused on the development and application of epidemiological and biostatistical methods to advance our understanding of human disease from genes to populations. Toward that end, he has embraced highly integrative and collaborative research that approaches translational research in a comprehensive manner.
Dr. Sourav Poddar
CU Athletics Team Physician
Dr. Sourav Poddar is his 18th year working with the CU athletic program as a team physician, his 16th with the football program. On July 1, 2016, he was also named the athletic department’s medical director as the Pac-12 Conference required someone from each member school to hold the designation. Poddar, 45, is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado-Denver, and is on staff at the CU Sports Medicine Clinic as well as the University Medicine-Westminster. He also serves as the Director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine (PCSM) Program. He is board certified in family practice, with a CAQ certificate in sports medicine. His specific areas of medical interest are sports medicine, heat illnesses and concussions. In addition to primary care, he specializes in the non-operative management of sports medicine injuries, as well as injury prevention, and novel approaches to treat overuse injuries. He graduated from Rice University in 1993 with a degree in biochemistry, and then completed medical school at the University of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in 1997. At Rice, he was a member of the soccer team. Poddar completed his residency in family practice at the UCHSC-Rose in Denver (he was chief resident during his third year in residency), and subsequently completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Colorado, working with former CU team physician Rob Loeffler.
Corey Wilson
Motivational Speaker, Football Coach
There are moments in our lives that we can identify as defining moments. Moments that change everything. For Corey Wilson, that moment came on February 27, 2009. While traveling home on I35 Corey’s car was involved in an accident, sending his car off the road, flipping twice and throwing Corey forty-five feet from the vehicle, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Suddenly, Corey found himself in a hospital bed with many obstacles ahead of him, and a simple question embedded in his mind, “good or GREAT?” Whether it was attempting to take steps for the first time using a walker and leg braces, or making his way up an escalator in his wheelchair instead of having to go out of his way to get to the elevator; Corey conquered mission after mission with those three words. “good or GREAT?”
No longer able to suit up with his football teammates at University of Oklahoma, Corey stayed close to the program and was even asked by Coach Bob Stoops to share his story and lessons learned with the team. Corey was awarded the Jim Thorpe Courage award in 2010, and was a recipient of the Don Key award during his senior season at Oklahoma in 2012 (given to a player who has battled back from injury), as well as the Athletics Council Achievement Award the same year. After graduation in December of 2012, Corey put his focus on the future. Corey had a desire to create a company driven by the creed he and his brothers began to apply in 2008 - are you going to be good or GREAT? Good or Great, LLC. challenges traditional performance mentalities to develop physical and mental potential by reinforcing core values of discipline, accountability, and perseverance. Corey also continues to share his inspirational story of triumph over tragedy with audiences of all ages. His speeches are tailored with lessons of patience, perseverance, self-value, and identity.
Corey currently resides in Carrollton Texas. With the support of his brothers and Mom, Wendy, Corey pursues his mission, to challenge the world with the question of “good, or GREAT?”
Research Associate
Dr. Bohr trained under Dr. McQueen in analytic methods and computational approaches to “big data”. His dissertation projects including large studies such as Add Health, but also the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) where he was responsible for data cleaning, quality control and analyses of tens of thousands of research subjects. Since graduating with his Ph.D., Dr. Bohr has continued his work in the area of statistics, serving as an Instructor of Statistics for the Leeds School of Business at CU Boulder and now serves as the Project Coordinator for the Pac-12 Concussion Coordinating Center at CU Boulder.
Theresa Hernandez
Professor • Associate Dean for Research • Behavioral Neuroscience Education: PhD, 1988, University of Texas at Austin
Psychology and Neuroscience | Center for Neuroscience
Research Interests: Our clinically-based program of research focuses on improving the lives of individuals affected by traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke and the adverse consequences of stress, including Veterans, athletes and individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In trying to develop new treatment options, we take into account current treatments (their successes and limitations) and explore the potential of novel interventions, particularly those stemming from Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM). To this end, we conduct randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded trials of acupressure in those with TBI and/or PTSD.
Matt McQueen
Associate Professor • Publications
Integrative Physiology | Institute For Behavioral Genetics
Translational research: Translating scientific discoveries into population health impact presents many unique challenges necessitating a multi-disciplinary approach that includes the study of genetic, physiological, behavioral, and environmental factors. As an epidemiologist and applied biostatistician, Professor McQueen's research objectives are focused on the development and application of epidemiological and biostatistical methods to advance our understanding of human disease from genes to populations. Toward that end, he has embraced highly integrative and collaborative research that approaches translational research in a comprehensive manner.
Dr. Sourav Poddar
CU Athletics Team Physician
Dr. Sourav Poddar is his 18th year working with the CU athletic program as a team physician, his 16th with the football program. On July 1, 2016, he was also named the athletic department’s medical director as the Pac-12 Conference required someone from each member school to hold the designation. Poddar, 45, is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado-Denver, and is on staff at the CU Sports Medicine Clinic as well as the University Medicine-Westminster. He also serves as the Director of the Primary Care Sports Medicine (PCSM) Program. He is board certified in family practice, with a CAQ certificate in sports medicine. His specific areas of medical interest are sports medicine, heat illnesses and concussions. In addition to primary care, he specializes in the non-operative management of sports medicine injuries, as well as injury prevention, and novel approaches to treat overuse injuries. He graduated from Rice University in 1993 with a degree in biochemistry, and then completed medical school at the University of Texas-Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas in 1997. At Rice, he was a member of the soccer team. Poddar completed his residency in family practice at the UCHSC-Rose in Denver (he was chief resident during his third year in residency), and subsequently completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Colorado, working with former CU team physician Rob Loeffler.
Corey Wilson
Motivational Speaker, Football Coach
There are moments in our lives that we can identify as defining moments. Moments that change everything. For Corey Wilson, that moment came on February 27, 2009. While traveling home on I35 Corey’s car was involved in an accident, sending his car off the road, flipping twice and throwing Corey forty-five feet from the vehicle, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. Suddenly, Corey found himself in a hospital bed with many obstacles ahead of him, and a simple question embedded in his mind, “good or GREAT?” Whether it was attempting to take steps for the first time using a walker and leg braces, or making his way up an escalator in his wheelchair instead of having to go out of his way to get to the elevator; Corey conquered mission after mission with those three words. “good or GREAT?”
No longer able to suit up with his football teammates at University of Oklahoma, Corey stayed close to the program and was even asked by Coach Bob Stoops to share his story and lessons learned with the team. Corey was awarded the Jim Thorpe Courage award in 2010, and was a recipient of the Don Key award during his senior season at Oklahoma in 2012 (given to a player who has battled back from injury), as well as the Athletics Council Achievement Award the same year. After graduation in December of 2012, Corey put his focus on the future. Corey had a desire to create a company driven by the creed he and his brothers began to apply in 2008 - are you going to be good or GREAT? Good or Great, LLC. challenges traditional performance mentalities to develop physical and mental potential by reinforcing core values of discipline, accountability, and perseverance. Corey also continues to share his inspirational story of triumph over tragedy with audiences of all ages. His speeches are tailored with lessons of patience, perseverance, self-value, and identity.
Corey currently resides in Carrollton Texas. With the support of his brothers and Mom, Wendy, Corey pursues his mission, to challenge the world with the question of “good, or GREAT?”