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Al Caffiero was one of the most prominent physical therapists in Western New York.
Throughout his distinguished career, Al Caffiero displayed a caring attitude, altruism, creativity, clinical insight, dedication to the profession and an inspiring degree of optimism. Consistent with his vision for the profession and his caring attitude toward students, he and his friends established this scholarship.
This scholarship that is awarded to doctor of physical therapy (DPT) students during their second year of study at UB.
Applicants must be DPT students in their first year of professional study. Selection criteria include history of community/professional service, financial need, professional promise and academic performance.
Neuromuscular development and regeneration, animal models of neuromuscular disorders, and sarcopenia.
Kirk Personius, PT, PhD, is a clinical associate professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and program director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Personius also holds an appointment in UB's Neuroscience program. His research focuses on how communication between motor neurons and muscle fibers guides the development of the neuromuscular junction and how this communication breaks down during disease, trauma and aging. Ultimately, Personius is interested in identifying potential targets to be used by regenerative medicine for treatment of denervation, sarcopenia or muscle-wasting diseases. Personius teaches Foundations in Physical Therapy 1 (PT 509) and Integumentary (PT 612).