Overview
Our faculty are recognized experts in spinal cord injury (SCI) research. Research is a multidisciplinary initiative focused on improving recovery, function, and quality of life for individuals with SCI. Our research program bridges clinical practice and research to develop innovative rehabilitation strategies and technologies.
Key Focus Areas
- Neurorecovery & Rehabilitation: Exploring interventions like neuromodulation, robotics, and virtual reality to enhance neural recovery and motor function.
- Secondary Complications: Preventing and managing issues such as pressure injuries, spasticity, pain, and autonomic dysfunction.
- Assistive Technology: Advancing mobility and independence through exoskeletons, smart wheelchairs, and environmental control systems.
- Community Integration: Promoting mental health, peer support, and social reintegration.
- Outcomes Research: Studying long-term health, service access, and strategies to reduce barriers in access to state of the art rehabilitation care and therapies.
Collaborations & Training
Our faculty work closely with academic partners, VA hospitals, and advocacy organizations, while also training future clinicians and researchers through fellowships and mentorship.
Funding
Supported by federal grants (NIH, DoD, NIDILRR) and private partners such as the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation, we are committed to translating research into real-world impact.
