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Flavia Penteado Kapos

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery
N/A, N/A, WA 98107

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery · 2023 - Present Orthopaedic Surgery, Clinical Science Departments
Member in the Duke Clinical Research Institute · 2023 - Present Duke Clinical Research Institute, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Longitudinal Racial and Ethnic Representation in US Dental Schools Between 2011 and 2023.

Journal Article J Dent Educ · March 3, 2025 BACKGROUND: Diversity, inclusion, and representation within the dental care workforce are imperatives for equity in access to and quality of care. We determined longitudinal representation by race and ethnicity among first-year students and graduates in US ... Full text Link to item Cite

Perceived Community Control in Adults with Acute Low Back Pain: A Community-Based Study.

Journal Article Int J Environ Res Public Health · September 30, 2024 BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) is the leading cause of disability for individuals and societies globally. Prior investigations have predominantly centered around biological and psychological factors. Addressing social determinants is critical for enhancin ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Biomarkers to Advance Clinical Phenotypes of Low Back Pain (BACk)

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases · 2023 - 2028

Social Health Factors Associated with the Transition from Acute to Chronic Low Back Pain

FellowshipCollaborator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2024 - 2027

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Washington · 2021 Ph.D.