Kathleen M. Lukaszewicz, M.P.T., Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
Schroeder Complex 346E
(414) 288-3382
Dr. Kathleen Lukaszewicz graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in history from Marquette University in 2002. In 2004, she received her Master’s of Physical Therapy degree from Marquette University. After graduation, Dr. Lukaszewicz worked as a physical therapist in outpatient orthopedics with a special emphasis on sports medicine. In 2007, Dr. Lukaszewicz began her studies at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI under the guidance of Dr. Julian Lombard. She was an American Heart Association predoctoral fellow and conducted research on vascular biology and the changes in endothelial function associated with hypertension. Dr. Lukaszewicz received her PhD in Physiology in May 2012.
Dr. Lukaszewicz joined Marquette’s Physical Therapy Department as a Clinical Assistant Professor in July of 2012. She also works with patients at the Marquette Sports Rehabilitation Clinic.
Degrees Held
- Ph.D. Physiology, May 2012, Medical College of Wisconsin
- M.P.T., Physical Therapy, May 2004, Marquette University
- B.A., History, May 2002, Marquette University
Teaching Responsibilities
- PHTH 7515 Pathophysiology
- PHTH 7518 Physiology of Activity
- PHTH 7528 Physical Therapy Evaluation, Tests and Measures
- EXPH 4192 Advanced Exercise Physiology (lab instructor)
Licensure/Certification
- Licensed Physical Therapist, state of Wisconsin
Professional Organizations
- American Physiological Society, since 2010
- Microcirculatory Society, since 2010
- American Heart Association, since 2010
