Rachel Surowiec’s research develops advanced imaging approaches to better understand musculoskeletal aging and disease, identifying earlier signals of fracture risk and resilience before injury occurs. By combining imaging, mechanics, and data science, her work aims to shift care toward earlier detection and prevention.

Through Emerging Research Leaders, Rachel Surowiec gained a unique perspective on what drives impactful research at scale. One key takeaway: Great science alone is not enough. Lasting impact depends on how teams are built, expertise is connected, and a shared vision is carried across disciplines.

“It pushed me to think more intentionally about building ecosystems, not just projects,” Rachel Surowiec shared. “The most impactful work happens when you connect disciplines in a way that creates something fundamentally new.”

Looking ahead, her work continues to expand into multi-omics integration and studies on the musculoskeletal effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists, with a focus on collaborative and translational impact.

Pictured below from left:
(First image) Rachel Surowiec, Priyasha Majumdar
(Second image) Priyasha Majumdar, Ishita Mukadam, Rachel Surowiec, Aurelia Azifa Chelfannisa

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Purdue University College of Engineering, Purdue University Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering
ORI Team: Nikhilesh Chawla, Samar Kaukab, Lisa Nielsen, Genevieve Fleming, Elaine Zebell