Soslowsky Sentiments: H. R. Lissner Medal Presentation

This paper generally follows the presentation I gave at the 2018 World Congress of Biomechanics in Dublin, Ireland in recognition of the receipt of the H.R. Lissner Medal from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. It will begin discussing my family, followed by my undergraduate and graduate experiences at Columbia University. I will then review some activities during my first faculty position at the University of Michigan and then continue on with my experiences over the past 20+ years at the University of Pennsylvania. I will review the programmatic approaches I have taken that have resulted in a publication history in different, but related areas, as well as future plans. I will describe the graduate students, other trainees, staff, and environment that have made my efforts so enjoyable and gratifying. I will mention some of the additional leadership positions I've had the good fortune to experience along the way thus far. I will conclude by speaking briefly about my close partners and mentors, as well as some key take aways from my experience.