Rehabilitation Science
Educating future investigators in the area of rehabilitation science.
Areas of focus
Neuromuscular Plasticity Concentration
Communication and Swallowing Sciences and Disorders Concentration
Disability, Occupation, and Participation Science Track
Program News
AOPT funds musculoskeletal pain study led by…
Congratulations to PIs Meryl Alappattu, DPT, PhD, research assistant professor, and Mark Bishop, PT, PhD, FAPTA, associate professor and director of…
Recap: Neuromuscular Plasticity Symposium
Sajjadi successfully defends doctoral dissertation
Message from the director
Dr. David Fuller
Rehabilitation science is a diverse and expanding discipline that encompasses both basic and applied aspects of health science and services, the social sciences, and engineering as they relate to restoring human functional capacity and improving a person’s interaction with the surrounding environment.
Alumni Spotlight
Alumni Spotlight: MJ Lee
MJ Lee, PhD, BSOT, Research Assistant Professor, Division of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch
Alumni Spotlight: Luther Gill
Luther C. Gill, DPT, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at LSU Health Science Center New Orleans
Alumni Spotlight: Maggie Horn
Maggie Horn, DPT, MPH, Ph.D., assistant professor at Duke School of Medicine and RSD alumna.
Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight: Sharon Medina
Student Spotlight: Raele Robison
Student Spotlight: Kelly Hawkins
Kelly Hawkins, PT, DPT, NCS, is a third-year Rehabilitation Science Ph.D. student and is mentored by Dr. Emily Fox.
WHY CHOOSE THE UF REHAB SCIENCE PHD PROGRAM
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RSD Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Apr 26
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Hearing Research Center Seminar
9:00am to 10:00am
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May 24
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Hearing Research Center Seminar
9:00am to 10:00am
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Jun 28
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Hearing Research Center Seminar
9:00am to 10:00am
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Jul 30
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Hearing Science Research Center Seminar Series
9:00am to 10:00am
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Aug 27
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Hearing Research Center Seminar Series
9:00am to 10:00am
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Seminar Series
Rehabilitation Science Seminar Series
April 14
The biweekly Rehabilitation Science Seminars are designed to foster interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations. Dr. Kate Hutcheson will be our final speaker and will present, “Supportive Care Trials in HNC Survivorship: Optimizing Swallowing Outcomes along the Continuum of Care”
