José Eduardo Pompeu

Professor José Eduardo Pompeu is a physiotherapist, with a professional career that began in 1995 and scientific contributions in the field of neurological and gerontological rehabilitation. He is an Associate Professor of the Physical Therapy Course at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil, where he has been working on an exclusive dedication basis since 2014. His academic background includes a master's degree (2003) and a doctorate (2012) in Neuroscience and Behavior from USP, as well as a postdoctoral degree in Neurology and Neurosciences from the Federal University of São Paulo (2013). He is a full professor in Physiotherapy in Geriatrics and Gerontology at USP. He coordinates the Laboratory of Physical Therapy Studies in Gerontology, the Specialization in Gerontological Physical Therapy at the Hospital das Clínicas of the Faculty of Medicine of USP and the League of Physical Therapy in Gerontology of USP. He is a professor and advisor in the Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences and Gerontology at USP. Dr. Pompeu's research is groundbreaking and focuses on the rehabilitation of postural control, gait, and cognition in two key populations: the elderly and patients with neurological disabilities. He is a pioneer in the use of technological tools such as virtual reality and video games for sensory-motor-cognitive training. Recently, her research has expanded to investigate functional prognosis (mobility, gait, and independence in activities of daily living) in older adults post-COVID-19 infection. His research projects receive funding from important Brazilian agencies, such as FAPESP, CAPES and CNPq. Professor Pompeu has built a robust international research network, which is fundamental for the advancement of his studies. Her collaborations include partnerships with renowned researchers such as: Professor Keith Hill (Monash University), Professor Belinda Lange (Flinders University), Professor Judith E. Deutsch (Rutgers University), Prof. Leanne Hasset (University of Sydeney) and Prof. Tiê Yamato (University of Sydeney). With these colleagues, he developed research and published high-impact scientific articles. In addition, it established a student mobility agreement between the University of São Paulo and the University of Flinders. Recently, her doctoral student was awarded a CAPES scholarship for a sandwich doctorate at Rutgers University. A notable example is his participation in an international network that conducted an eHealth in geriatric rehabilitation consensus study, involving researchers from different parts of the world. His expertise and international recognition are also evidenced by his stints as a visiting professor at important global institutions, including: McGill University, The University of Sydney, University of Southern California, Centro de Humanización de la Salud (Spain). He also participated in the Workshop Improving care in LOng-Term Care Institutions in Brazil and Europe through Collaboration and Research - The LOTUS, which resulted in the publication of a scientific article with international collaboration. Finally, studies by Professor Pompeu were cited by public policies in Australia, Switzerland and Spain. É vice-coordenador do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências da Reabilitação da FMUSP. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)