Brittany Collins, PhD

Brittany Collins, PhD, has a diverse work experience spanning from 2007 to the present. Brittany is currently employed at BioFire Defense as a Clinical Research Scientist since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at the University of Utah Health from 2017 to 2022 as a Postdoctoral Fellow, where they conducted research in Human Genetics and gained expertise in tissue regeneration and cellular dynamics. Brittany managed multiple collaborative research projects, provided guidance to graduate students and lab technicians, and made significant contributions to publications and grant writing.

Before their time at the University of Utah Health, Dr. Collins worked at the University of Minnesota Medical School from 2012 to 2017 as a Graduate Research Assistant. Brittany completed their PhD in Regenerative Medicine and focused on muscle weakness and impaired muscle recovery in postmenopausal women. Brittany also supervised graduate and undergraduate students, attended numerous conferences and presentations, and contributed to publications and grants.

In addition to their academic and research roles, Dr. Collins had brief experiences at Clear Path Consulting, LLC as a Consulting Intern in 2016 and at the University of South Carolina as a Graduate Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant from 2010 to 2012. During their time at Salisbury University as an Undergraduate Research Assistant from 2007 to 2010, they played a crucial part in establishing the Laboratory of Human Performance and conducted studies related to muscle hemodynamics and energy expenditure.

Overall, Dr. Brittany Collins has a strong background in research, interdisciplinary collaboration, scientific writing, and mentorship.

Brittany Collins, PhD, has a strong educational background in rehabilitation science. Brittany earned their Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science, with a minor in Chemistry, from Salisbury University in 2010. After completing their undergraduate studies, Brittany obtained a certification as a Certified Exercise Physiologist from the American College of Sports Medicine in May 2010. Brittany then pursued further education, obtaining a Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of South Carolina from 2010 to 2012. Building on their expertise, Brittany went on to complete their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Rehabilitation Science at the University of Minnesota from 2012 to 2017.