Tele-exercise to promote empowered movement in individuals with spinal cord injury: teems

Drexel University received a $2,022,335 Project Grant award from the Defense Health Agency (DHA) under the Military Medical Research and Development program (CFDA 12.420) effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2029. The grant funds research and development of tele-exercise interventions to promote empowered movement in individuals with spinal cord injury (TEEMS). This project aligns with DHA's mission to transform healthcare for service members and the American public through innovative biomedical research addressing military-relevant medical conditions and neurological disorders.

The award supports hypothesis-driven research and translational work conducted at Drexel University's Philadelphia campus to advance therapeutic interventions for spinal cord injury rehabilitation. As a research institution with established capacity in biomedical and clinical research domains, Drexel will deliver research outcomes, clinical protocols, and evidence-based findings relevant to the restoration of mobility and functional independence in affected populations over the four-year performance period. This funding reflects DHA's commitment to developing clinical solutions addressing critical health challenges for military personnel and veterans managing spinal cord injuries.