Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research

Welcome to the home page for research in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Missouri. Our translational and multidisciplinary research team’s mission is to engage in novel, impactful, and collaborative investigation that addresses pressing issues for people with acquired and genetic neurologic and orthopedic conditions.

By leveraging state-of-the-art facilities and resources as well as cross-cutting expertise in pre-clinical and clinical research domains, we aim to advance precision health care for improved patient quality of life across the lifespan.

As part of our mission, we encourage academic and industry partnership to increase opportunities for patients to participate in research and access new treatments. We are also eager to help develop the next generation of scientists by providing training and mentorship to students, residents, and postdocs at the bench and bedside.

For more information about the PM&R Research Program, please click on the topics below.

Clinical Trials

Continue Learning about our active interventional studies and how to get involved.

Clinical Observational Research

Continue Learning about our active observational studies and how to get involved.

Pre-clinical Research

Continue Learning about our laboratory-based research and relevance for human health.

Trainee Research Opportunities

Continue Learning about research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students as well as residents and postdoctoral fellows.

Presentations

An archive of research presentations given by trainees, staff, and faculty at local, regional, national, and international conferences and meetings.

Facilities and Resources

Take a virtual tour of some of the world-class facilities and resources at Rusk Rehabilitation Hospital, NextGen Precision Health, Missouri Orthopedic Institute, Cognitive Neuroscience Systems Core Facility, and Mizzou Motion Analysis Center.