Title: Assistant Professor

Department of Physical Therapy
115 Lewis Hall
Columbia, MO 65211-4250
(573) 882-8698
danneckere@health.missouri.edu
Office Hours: by appointment

Laboratory Address:
Human Performance Laboratory
601 W Business Loop 70 Ste. 219
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 884-4756

• BA - Psychology, University of Texas-Austin
• MSESS - Athletic Training w/minor in Psychology, University of Florida
• PhD - Exercise Psychology w/minor in Health Psychology and Gerontology, University of Florida
• NIH postdoctoral fellowship - Pain Research, University of Florida
  

Teaching:
4510/7510 - Evidence Based Practice

Research Interests:
Role of biopsychosocial factors in musculoskeletal pain and exercise behavior

Honors and Awards:

• Member of Health Activity Center
• Fellow of the Center of Excellence on Aging
• Citation Award winner at annual scientific meeting of the American Pain Society
• One of five finalists for the Prince de Merode Award at the International Olympic Committee VI World Congress
• Recipient of Lee-McCachren Scholarship for excellence in teaching
• United States Collegiate All-American and member of South regional team at United States Olympic Festival in recurve archery

Previous or Current Funding Sources:

• National Institutes of Health - National Institute for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
• University of Missouri-Columbia
• University of Missouri School of Health Professions
  

Background:
I've spent most of my life in Florida and Texas so I love looking for alligators while paddling clear, spring-fed rivers and watching longhorn cattle graze in fields of wildflowers. In addition, I enjoy the companionship of furry critters and long hikes and evenings with friends.