Celebrating Our 2025 Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarship Recipients

The APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy is proud to support the next generation of cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy researchers. This year, two outstanding academic doctoral students have been awarded Foundation for Physical Therapy Research Promotion of Doctoral Studies Scholarships.

Both recipients received the Scot C. Irwin Award, which is generously supported by the APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy Human Performance Endowment Fund.

Award Recipients

• Ben Reader, PT, DPT - The Ohio State University
  • Advancing Physical Therapy for Children with Congenital Heart Defects
• Amanda Clifton, PT, DPT - The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
  • Exploring Links Between Breathing Strength, Cognitive Function, and Quality of Life in Children with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease

We are committed to supporting the next generation of physical therapy researchers and advancing evidence-based care to optimize cardiovascular and pulmonary health. Support the future of cardiovascular and pulmonary physical therapy research by contributing to the APTA Academy of Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physical Therapy Human Performance Endowment Fund here.