November 4, 2025
8:00AM – 4:00PM
North Campus Research Complex, Ann Arbor, MI
Hand injuries ranging from localized fatigue to chronic muscle, tendon, and nerve injuries are a major cause of pain, impaired hand function, and result in varying degrees of disability. Studies of hand injuries, personal, social, and work factors over the last 50 years have contributed to improvements in the design of work equipment, evaluation methods, and understanding of how injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome are managed. This 1.5 day program brings together leading investigators from various specialties to reflect on this research, the lessons learned, and how these data can help us manage hand injuries and reduce disability. In the morning, each speaker will present a brief overview of theirs and others’ research that provides insights for preventing and managing injuries associated with hand work. In the afternoon, speakers will participate in a panel discussion focusing on how the available research informs recommendations for managing hand injuries.
Featuring
- Multidisciplinary speakers
- Panel discussion
- Poster session
Summary of Topics
- Epidemiology/etiology
- Job/task analysis
- Rehabilitation
- Biomechanics
- Control/management
- Psycho/Social factors
Speakers*
- Francesco Violante – University of Bologna
- David Rempel – University of California San Francisco
- Rob Radwin – University of Wisconsin
- Laura Punnett – University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Bernard Martin – University of Michigan
- Sheryl Ulin – University of Michigan
- Robert Fox – University of Michigan, General Motors
- Leia Stirling – University of Michigan
- William Marras – Ohio State University
- Martin Cherniak – University of Connecticut
*subject to change
Poster Presentations
Posters showcasing University of Michigan graduate student research will be available.
Hotel Accommodations
Stay at the Doubletree by Hilton, Ann Arbor North
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Registration
Registration Fee: $20.00 (plus Eventbrite registration fees)
Student scholarships are available.
Advanced registration is required and will be accepted on a “first come-first served” basis. Registration confirmation will be provided via email after your registration has been processed.
If you do not receive confirmation within one week of registration, please email: [email protected]
Parking
Visitor parking (for a fee) is available at the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC).
Visitor parking locations are visible in red on the following maps:
- https://ltp.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/north_medical.pdf
- https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p_VS0tmSVBfFGypxrL212SE2TOop4vBh/view?usp=sharing
For more information about utilizing visitor parking lots, fees, and payment processes, please visit the following website: https://ltp.umich.edu/parking/patient-and-visitor/campus-visitor-parking/
Cancellation
Cancellation notification must be received no later than October 14, 2025 in order to qualify for a refund.
General Information
For more information contact COHSE by email: [email protected] or call 734-763-2243. The University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering is an Education and Research Center funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
This symposium was enabled in part by a gift from Laura Glick (B.S.E. ’95, M.S.E. ’96, M.B.A. ’01) and Dr. Jason Glick (B.F.A. ’95, M.F.A. ’97, D.D.S. ’03 and M.P.H. ’23). We thank Laura and Dr. Jason Glick for their generosity.