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
Chatterjee receives Pepper Scholar status
RSD alum addresses opiod crisis in NEJM
Hepple, Corti, Ryan receive UF Opportunity Seed…
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: 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.
Student Spotlight: Michael Sunshine
Michael Sunshine is a second-year Rehabilitation Science Ph.D. student, and he is mentored by Dr. David Fuller.
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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Sep 09
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar
https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvcu6sqz4vGtCm9MLUMQgjg6n2FlfS8FIg
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Sep 23
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar
https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvcu6sqz4vGtCm9MLUMQgjg6n2FlfS8FIg
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Oct 14
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar
https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvcu6sqz4vGtCm9MLUMQgjg6n2FlfS8FIg
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Oct 28
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar
https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvcu6sqz4vGtCm9MLUMQgjg6n2FlfS8FIg
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Dec 09
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Rehabilitation Science Seminar
https://ufl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcvcu6sqz4vGtCm9MLUMQgjg6n2FlfS8FIg
12:00pm to 1:00pm
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Featured Event
Neuro Nines
July 30
Doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows are invited to present talks about their own research. Scientists in all roles are invited to listen and participate in interactive discussions, including students at every level. For the final seminar, Dr. Alison Barnard and Ray Spradlin will present their research.
