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
UF Core Values Week
This week is Core Values Week, a university-wide initiative that focuses on six central values: 1) Excellence, 2) Discovery & Innovation, 3…
Rehab Science Students present at Neuromuscular…
Congratulations to the four Rehabilitation Science students who presented their research during the 2022 Neuromuscular Plasticity Nines Summer…
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…
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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Rehabilitation Science Seminar Series
Wednesdays (Biweekly), August 31 – November 30, 12 – 1 pm
These biweekly seminars are designed to foster interdisciplinary discussions and collaborations. The lecture series includes both local and external experts in rehabilitation-related research, with a primary emphasis on neuromuscular plasticity.
