Laura Sisola Gilchrist

Laura Gilchrist PT, PhD, is the Endowed Chair of Health Research and Education and a Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at St. Catherine University, in St. Paul, MN. Since 2007, she has also held the position of Clinical Research Scientist in the Oncology Program at Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota. She has a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Minnesota. Her research focuses on assessing chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathies and their impact on balance control and overall physical function. She has externally funded grants from the American Cancer Society and St. Baldrick’s Foundation for this work. In addition, she has published numerous EDGE reviews and 2 clinical practice guidelines for oncology rehabilitation. She has served on the board of directors for the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association and currently heads the Development of Evidence-Based Practice documents for this group.