Office of Research: Meet the Team
The SHP Office of Research provides learning, development, and support programs for SHP research and scholarship. Our programs promote knowledge, practice, and translation through research in basic, applied, and clinical sciences with the aim of advancing SHP scholarly activities among faculty and students.
Please call 806.743.2439, email us at shp.research@ttuhsc.edu, or visit our office if you are interested in learning more about the programs we offer or have any questions. We are proud to have an “open-door” policy and encourage drop-in visits to assist you in achieving your research and scholarship goals.
The Research Team
Troy Hooper, PT, LAT, ATC, PhD
Associate Dean of Research
806.743.2948
troy.hooper@ttuhsc.edu
Troy Hooper is the Associate Dean for Research and Innovation for the School of Health Professions. He has worked at TTUHSC since 2007. He began his academic career in the Master of Athletic Training program and moved to the ScD in Physical Therapy (now Rehabilitation Sciences) program in 2012. He is also a faculty member in the PhD in Rehabilitation Science program. He was promoted to associate professor in 2018 and was appointed Director of Research Data Management in the SHP Office of Research and Innovation in 2021. MORE
Kerry K. Gilbert, PT, ScD
Assistant Dean of Anatomy Research & Education
806.743.4525
kerry.gilbert@ttuhsc.edu
Dr. Gilbert was born and raised in Austin, Texas. He attended The University of Texas and graduated in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology. In 1994 he moved to Lubbock, Texas to attend Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) to pursue his Master in Physical Therapy (MPT) Degree. After receiving his MPT degree (1997) and being licensed as a physical therapist, he worked in an outpatient orthopaedic setting at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. MORE
Roger James, PhD, FACSM
Director, Center of Rehabilitation Research
806.743.4525
roger.james@ttuhsc.edu
Roger James is a professor of Rehabilitation Sciences at TTUHSC. He is Director of the Center for Rehabilitation Research, Director of the Clinical Biomechanics (Gait) Laboratory within the Center, and Program Director of the Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science program. James holds a Ph.D. in Exercise and Movement Science from the University of Oregon with a specialization in biomechanics and emphases in sports medicine and motor control. MORE
Leigh Ann Reel, Au.D.,Ph.D., CCC-A
Director, Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing Research
806.743.9043
leigh.reel@ttuhsc.edu
McKenzie T. Wilkes, PhD
Director, Office of Research and Innovation
806.743.2096
mckenzie.t.wilkes@ttuhsc.edu
McKenzie Wilkes is the School of Health Professions (SHP) Director of the Office of Research and Innovation. She also teaches a graduate course in human growth and development as an adjunct Clinical Counseling & Mental Health instructor in SHP. Dr. Wilkes earned her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis on Addictive Disorders and Recovery Sciences and Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Tech University in 2016. MORE