Latinx in Biomechanix at the World Congress of Biomechanics 2026

 The 10th World Congress of Biomechanics (WCB) will take place in Vancouver, Canada, from July 11–15, 2026, bringing together researchers, clinicians, engineers, and students from around the world to share the latest advances in biomechanics. As the joint 2026 meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics (ASB), the Canadian Society of Biomechanics (CSB/SCB), and the European Society of Biomechanics (ESB), the congress will feature cutting-edge research spanning traditional biomechanics as well as emerging areas such as wearable sensors, artificial intelligence, regenerative medicine, and novel medical technologies.

One of the goals of Latinx in Biomechanix (LiB) is to increase the visibility of Latinx researchers while fostering meaningful connections within our community. Conferences provide a unique opportunity to accomplish both. Whether you are attending WCB for the first time or are a returning participant, we encourage you to attend these presentations, introduce yourself to fellow LiB members, and take advantage of the opportunity to build new collaborations and friendships.

Quick Schedule

Presenter Institution Presentation Date
Mauricio Delgado University of Calgary / PUC Chile Poster & Oral July 13 & 15
Alejandro Ovispo-Martinez University of Tennessee Poster July 12
Reece Lawrence University of Florida Oral July 15
Alyssa Vanderlinden New Mexico State University Poster July 15
Gustavo Grinspan University of the Republic (Uruguay) Poster & Oral July 13 & 15

Meet Our LiB Members

Mauricio Delgado

Mauricio Delgado Bio

Mauricio Delgado is a physical therapist specializing in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and clinical biomechanics. He is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Calgary, where his research focuses on the effects of obesity on the musculoskeletal system and the protective role of aerobic capacity. He also serves as an Assistant Professor at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and is a member of the Executive Board of the Chilean Association of Movement Science.



Current Role

Ph.D. Candidate, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary, Canada
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Presentations

  • Poster: High Inherent Aerobic Capacity Mitigates Obesogenic Diet–Induced Skeletal Muscle Degeneration
    Date: July 13, 2026 | Poster Session 2 | Exhibit Hall – West Ballroom BCD
    About the Presentation:
    This study investigates whether high aerobic capacity can protect skeletal muscle from obesity-associated degeneration, providing new insights into the relationship between fitness and musculoskeletal health.
  • Oral Presentation: Motor Control, Clinical Biomechanics and Movement Analysis in People with Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disabilities: Outcomes from PUC Santiago, Chile
    Date: July 15, 2026 | Educational Session ES1 | West 208–209
    About the Presentation:
    This presentation highlights clinical biomechanics and movement analysis research conducted at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, with a focus on applications for people with neurological and musculoskeletal disabilities.

Alejandro Ovispo-Martinez, M.S.

Bio
Alejandro Ovispo-Martinez is a Ph.D. student in the Biomechanics and Sports Medicine Laboratory at the University of Tennessee. His research focuses on lower-extremity biomechanics and developing strategies to improve movement and reduce joint loading in clinical populations.

Current Role
Ph.D. Student, University of Tennessee

Presentation

  • Poster: Effects of Simultaneous Asymmetric Crankarm Lengthening and Shortening During Cycling on Knee Biomechanics
    Date: July 12, 2026 | Poster Session 1 | Exhibit Hall – West Ballroom BC
    About the Presentation:
    This study examines how asymmetric crank arm lengths affect knee biomechanics during cycling, aiming to reduce joint loading and inform cycling strategies for individuals following total knee replacement.

Reece Lawrence

Reece Lawrence Bio

Reece Lawrence is a Ph.D. student at the University of Florida and a member of the Neuromechanics of Mobility Laboratory. His research investigates neuromuscular control and balance in older adults to better understand mobility and fall prevention.



Current Role

Ph.D. Student, University of Florida

Presentation

  • Oral Presentation: Motor Module Generalization Across Walking and Standing Perturbations is Associated with Walking Balance Performance in Older Adults
    Date: July 15, 2026 | 3:07–3:15 PM | West 110
    About the Presentation:
    This work explores how the nervous system organizes balance control across different tasks in older adults, providing new insights into mobility and fall prevention.

Alyssa Vanderlinden, Ph.D.

Alyssa Vanderlinden Bio

Alyssa Vanderlinden is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at New Mexico State University. Her research explores gait, motor control, and movement behavior in pediatric populations, with an emphasis on neurodevelopmental conditions.





Current Role
Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology, New Mexico State University

Presentation

  • Poster: Spatiotemporal Responses to Various Dual-Tasks in Children with Autism
    Date: July 15, 2026 | Poster Session 4 | Exhibit Hall – West Ballroom BCD
    About the Presentation:
    This study investigates how different cognitive dual-task conditions affect gait in children with autism, helping improve our understanding of the relationship between cognition and movement.

Gustavo Grinspan, Ph.D.

Gustavo Grinspan Bio

Gustavo Grinspan is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Republic (Uruguay), where his interdisciplinary research combines biomechanics, biophysics, and acoustics to study skeletal muscle mechanics. His work focuses on muscle elastography, biophysical modeling, and the development of innovative techniques for estimating muscle function during dynamic tasks.




Current Role
Assistant Professor, Biophysics and Systems Biology Section, University of the Republic (Uruguay)

Presentations

  • Poster: Estimating Individual Muscle Forces During Load Sharing Through an Elastography-Driven Model
    Date: July 13, 2026 | Poster Session 2 | Exhibit Hall – West Ballroom BCD
    About the Presentation:
    This work presents an elastography-driven model that estimates individual muscle forces during isometric contractions, offering a non-invasive approach to studying muscle force sharing.
  • Oral Presentation: Muscle Biomechanics Approached by Elastography: Developments and Applications from Latin America
    Date: July 15, 2026 | Educational Session | West 208–209
    About the Presentation:
    This presentation introduces recent developments in muscle elastography, including a portable technique developed in Uruguay that expands the ability to study muscle mechanics during dynamic tasks while highlighting collaborative biomechanics research across Latin America.

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