2026 Huffines Institute for Sports Medicine and Human Performance Summit
Join us on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the Hilderbrand Equine Center (3240 F&B Road, College Station, TX 77843) for a dynamic half-day event exploring how artificial intelligence and data science are transforming sports medicine and human performance research.
The Summit will feature a Huffines Spotlight Session showcasing cutting-edge research, technology, and facilities from Texas A&M faculty, a complimentary buffet lunch and graduate student poster presentations, and the 2026 Hilliard Distinguished Lecture in Human Performance, delivered by Dr. Reuben F. Burch V, Vice Provost for Research and Professor of Engineering at Texas Christian University.
Preregistration is required. For more information, please contact June Weston at jweston9@tamu.edu or visit huffines-institute.tamu.edu.
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Dr. Ruben Burch, Vice President of Research and Professor of Engineering from Baylor University will give our keynote lecture. The topic of the event this year will be Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science to Transform Sports Medicine and Human Performance. The event will also feature several TAMU faculty members who will present their impressive research related to AI and human performance. This will be an exciting event, please save the date, Friday, April 10, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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An exciting seminar is coming up this Friday!
Dr. Brian Garner from Baylor University will discuss his research on simulated equine motion therapy to improve gait and balance in older adults. He's developed a patented mechanical horse-riding simulator and studied its applications with various groups.
When: Friday, February 6th at 12 pm
Where: Gibb-Gilchrist Building, room 105
Contact: - Dr. Deanna Kennedy or Joni Fields-Surovik for details
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We're excited to welcome NiCole Keith Ph.D., FACSM, FNAK to Texas A&M! Dr. Keith is a Professor of Kinesiology and Executive Associate Dean at Indiana University's School of Public Health-Bloomington, where her work focuses on increasing physical activity participation and advancing health equity.
When: 2:30-3:30 PM, Wednesday, November 19
Where: Human Clinical Research Facility (HCRF), 675 John Kimbrough Blvd
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We are proud to announce six exceptional graduate students whose innovative research proposals span various disciplines and embody the Huffines Institute vision to transform the fields of sports medicine and human performance. These grants support the next generation of researchers as they pursue ambitious research in their respective areas of study.
Congratulations to Faith Ford, Ben Doyle, Farzaneh Kosari Esfahani, Brock Balthazor, Huc Pentinat Llurba, and Jiwei Hao!
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The Huffines Institute & The Texas A&M Department of Kinesiology and Sports Management is excited to welcome Gracie Gold, Olympic team bronze medalist and former U.S. Figure Skating national team member, on Monday, November 3rd. Now working as a coach, clinician, and author, Ms. Gold will share her insights and experiences in two special presentations. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from an inspiring athlete who has competed at the highest levels of figure skating!
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