Rehabilitation Science
Educating future investigators in the area of rehabilitation science.
Areas of focus
Communication and Swallowing Sciences and Disorders Concentration
Disability, Occupation, and Participation Science Track
Neuromuscular Plasticity Concentration
Program News
Research Snapshot: Dr. David Fuller publishes new…
The hyperbaric oxygen treatment resulted in an increase in the number of detectable neurons in the injured spinal cord David Fuller, PhD…
Chandrashekhar and Ellison win Robert A. Levitt…
Rehabilitation Science PhD students, Raghuveer Chandrashekhar (Mentor: Dr. Hongwu Wang) and Carlyn Ellison (Mentors: Drs. Sherrilene Classen and…
Fiorella Guerrero Calle receives (RAD) grant
Fiorella Guerrero Calle was selected to receive a $5,000 Research Abroad for Doctoral Students (RAD) grant to support her research in Peru. The RAD…
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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Hear from RSD students who describe why they chose the program and how it’s preparing them for careers in research.
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RSD Calendar
Upcoming Events
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Jul 07
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Neuromuscular Plasticity Nines Summer Seminar Series
Communicore Building, SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA
9:00am to 10:00am
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Michela Mir Dissertation Defense
Communicore Building Lecture Hall C1-004
1:00pm to 2:00pm
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Jul 14
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Neuromuscular Plasticity Nines Summer Seminar Series
Communicore Building, SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA
9:00am to 10:00am
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Jul 21
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Neuromuscular Plasticity Nines Summer Seminar Series
Communicore Building, SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA
9:00am to 10:00am
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Jul 28
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Neuromuscular Plasticity Nines Summer Seminar Series
Communicore Building, SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA
9:00am to 10:00am
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Aug 04
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Neuromuscular Plasticity Nines Summer Seminar Series
Communicore Building, SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32603, USA
9:00am to 10:00am
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Neuromuscular Plasticity Summer Seminar Series
Thursdays, May 12 – Aug 4 at 9 am
These weekly seminars are designed to foster interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations. The presentation series includes presentations from doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows in rehabilitation-related research, with a primary emphasis on neuromuscular plasticity.
