Jen Xu joined the Department of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition as a Postdoctoral Scholar in 2025. She received her PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Virginia in 2025. Jen received her M.S. in Health and Human Movement from Utah State University in 2020 while working with the Football and Women's Volleyball programs. She received her B.S. in Athletic Training from the University of Pittsburgh in 2017. Her research is focused on on improving outcomes for individuals with foot and ankle disorders with strength and sensorimotor-focused interventions.