Christina has been involved in multiple research projects exploring human performance, aging, and biomechanics. During her first master’s degree, she led a study on knee joint biomechanics, focusing on the force-angle relationship using different measurement systems. She tested athletes from various disciplines, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field, jiu-jitsu, and dance. Her research aimed to establish new norms for knee injury prevention, improve the understanding of joint mechanics in sports, and develop a cost-effective method for strength assessment in settings where advanced equipment is not available.

For her second master’s, Christina contributed to an aging research project investigating mitochondrial health and physical capacity, particularly how they are affected by inactivity and aging. Among the key findings, she highlighted the importance of regular endurance training in mitigating functional declines associated with aging. Her work involved methodologies such as 3D ultrasound for muscle volume assessment, dynamometry for strength and power measurements, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and near-infrared spectroscopy to non-invasively assess muscle metabolism.

Her research bridges fundamental physiology and applied methodologies, with a focus on performance optimization and clinical applications.