Dr. Nadia Azar is an Associate Professor of Biomechanics and Ergonomics at the University of Windsor. As the founder and director of the Drummer Mechanics & Ergonomics Research (DRUMMER) Lab, her overall research goal is to help drummers to achieve their peak performance while reducing their risk of injuries. She has presented at premier conferences (e.g., Percussive Arts Society International Convention, Performing Arts Medicine Association Annual Symposium) and published in top peer-reviewed journals in the field (e.g., Medical Problems of Performing Artists, Frontiers in Psychology – Performance Science); and has successfully translated this work to members of the music community at large (e.g., CBC Radio, Drum Talk TV, the Drumeo Beat, and interviews on multiple podcasts). Dr. Azar has received research funding from the GRAMMY Museum® and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC). Follow her work on social media @DrNadiaAzar (Instagram, Facebook, and X).