Rehabilitation Science

Nine students were recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom, campus and the broader community.

The event showcased groundbreaking scientific research and gave students a chance to connect with experts in the field of rehabilitation science.

She received the highly competitive Intervention Research Grant from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation, one of the most distinguished awards for early-career researchers.

The selection committee cited Smith’s achievements in developing innovative respiratory evaluation and rehabilitation approaches to preserve independent breathing in vulnerable patient populations.

Oluwafemi Adegbemigun is a fourth-year Rehabilitation Science Ph.D. student. He is mentored by Dr. Dorian Rose. Hometown Ondo State, Nigeria Mentor Dr. Dorian Rose Briefly describe your research area My research focuses on balance control during forward and backward gait initiation in individuals post-stroke to enhance fall risk assessment…

Rehabilitation science alumna Alicia Vose is investigating how neurologic injuries affect laryngeal function, swallowing and airway protection.

The University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions Office of Research would like to congratulate college faculty members who have received 2025 seed funding from the university to support their work. Recipients include: Dr. Andrew Judge Principal investigator: Andrew Judge, Ph.D., professor,Department of Physical…

Rehabilitation science alumna Alicia Vose is investigating how neurologic injuries affect laryngeal function, swallowing and airway protection.

Wagner Souza Leite is a second-year Rehabilitation PhD student. He is mentored by Dr. Barbara Smith. Hometown Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil Mentor Dr. Barbara Smith Briefly describe your research area My research focuses on understanding breathing dysfunction in critical care settings and among individuals with neuromuscular diseases, with the aim…

Shazz Mburu is a fifth-year Rehabilitation PhD student. She is mentored by Dr. Consuelo Kreider. Shazz Mburu Hometown Nairobi, Kenya Mentor Dr. Consuelo Kreider Briefly describe your research area My research focuses on understanding and improving the teleassessment of gait and balance in older adults at home, aiming to…