Research Discipline/Bio
Lilliana Romero-Maysonet, is a doctoral student in the Department of Biobehavioral Sciences at Teachers College, Columbia University, specializing in Motor Learning and Control. Her research focuses on the influence of trunk range of motion and trunk mobility on functional tasks in individuals with Parkinson' s Disease. Lilliana is a member of the Neurorehabiliation Research Lab and served as editor for Parkinson Positivos. She also translated key educational content into Spanish for the Michael J. Fox Foundation, helping expand access to reliable information for Spanish-speaking communities.
Educational Background
Master of Education, Applied Physiology, Teachers College, Columbia University, 2022.
Master of Arts, Kinesiology, University of Puerto Rico, 2016.
Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education, University of Puerto Rico, 2012.
Honors/Awards
Doctoral Fellowship, Teachers College, Columbia University (September 2023- 2025)
Teaching Assistantship Fellowship by University of Puerto Rico (2013 – 2015)
FASEB MARC Program poster Presentation Travel Award (May 2015)
Scholar-in-Residence Award, University of Puerto Rico (2012- 2013)
Vegacoop Academic Excellence Scholarship, University of Puerto Rico (August 2010).
Publications/Exhibitions
Romero-Maysonet, L., Ruiz-Nieves, M., El-Feky, S., Kattumuri, V. & Quinn, L. (2025). Influence of Trunk Range of Motion on Functional Mobility Outcome in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease: A scoping review. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, 134, Abstract.
Romero-Maysonet, L., & Amaral-Figueroa, M. (2017). The Relationship Between Fundamental Motors Skills and Physical Activity in College Age Students in Puerto Rico. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise. 49 (5), Abstract.
Romero-Maysonet, L, & Ramirez-Marrero, F. (2014). Relationship Between Physical Activity, Body Composition, and Movement Skills in Adult Women in Puerto Rico. Medicine & Science in Sports and Exercise, 49 (5), Abstract.
Last Updated: Jun 11, 2025