The University of Miami received a two-year, $100,000 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems under the Engineering federal grant program (CFDA 47.041).
The grant funds research to develop spinal cord neuromodulation techniques to promote recovery of forelimb function for individuals with spinal cord injuries. Specifically, the University of Miami will conduct experiments exploring how electrical stimulation of spinal circuits below the site of injury can be used to retrain forelimb motor control and enhance recovery of function. Insights from this research have the potential to inform new rehabilitation strategies using neuromodulation to improve outcomes for individuals living with spinal cord injuries.
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