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Jackie Zehr

Assistant Professor, Biomechanics · Gap Fill - Professional Faculties · University of Toronto

Quick answer: Jackie Zehr is Assistant Professor, Biomechanics at University of Toronto. Jackie Zehr shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-10-19.

⭐ Currently accepting MSc and PhD students

Research interests

Spine Biomechanics Cumulative Load and Mechanical Fatigue in Soft Tissues Initiation and Accumulation of Microdamage in Response to Subthreshold Loading Mechanisms of Acute Inter-Session Recovery in Soft Tissues of the Spine Acute and Long-term Adaptation to Mechanical and Physiological Stimuli Overuse Injury Causation and Prevention Mechanical Testing of Joints and Tissues

Selected publications (since 2023)

Zehr, JD., Joumaa, V., Callaghan, JP., Herzog, W. (2025). Region-dependent properties of lamellae constituents. A microscopic insight into intervertebral disc herniation mechanisms. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 168; 107045 Zehr, JD., Quadrilatero, J., Callaghan JP. (2024). Indentation mechanics and native collagen content in the cartilaginous endplate: A comparison between porcine cervical and human lumbar spines. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials. 150; 106344 Zehr, JD., Watson, MI., Callaghan, JP. (2023). Experimentally dissociating the overuse mechanisms of endplate fracture lesions and Schmorl’s node injuries using the porcine cervical spine model. Clinical Biomechanics. 104; 105946 Zehr, JD., Quadrilatero, J, Callaghan, JP. (2023)
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Is Jackie Zehr hiring PhD students at University of Toronto?
Yes. As of 2026-10-19, Jackie Zehr's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Currently accepting MSc and PhD students.
What does Jackie Zehr research?
Spine Biomechanics Cumulative Load and Mechanical Fatigue in Soft Tissues Initiation and Accumulation of Microdamage in Response to Subthreshold Loading Mechanisms of Acute Inter-Session Recovery in Soft Tissues of the Spine Acute and Long-term Adaptation to Mechanical and Physiological Stimuli Over

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