# Interdisciplinary Training in Neuromuscular Plasticity and Rehabilitation

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · 2022 · $277,916

## Abstract

Abstract
The Interdisciplinary Training Program in Rehabilitation and Neuromuscular Plasticity (NMPT) at the University
of Florida (UF) was initiated in 2003. The overall goal of this program is to help build a critical capacity of
highly-trained rehabilitation scientists capable of conducting translational neuromuscular plasticity research.
This predoctoral training program is unique in that it emphasizes the interaction and joint training of
rehabilitation clinicians and basic science Trainees. The NMPT program draws students from five thriving PhD
programs in the biomedical sciences, and our Faculty are active members of multiple Centers and Institutes
devoted to distinct aspects of neuromuscular plasticity and rehabilitation. The program capitalizes on existing
UF strengths including a core of well-established and highly productive rehabilitation investigators, outstanding
research facilities, an exemplary record of collaboration, extraordinary institutional commitment, and a culture
of successful mentorship in rehabilitation at multiple levels, including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows
and junior faculty. Upon entering the program, each Trainee prepares an individualized training plan under the
guidance of an experienced Faculty Mentor and Translational Research Co-Advisor. The individualized plan
consists of a structured didactic program, specialized courses, journal clubs and seminars, laboratory research
and multiple scientific dissemination experiences. The NMPT program is a well-defined, closely monitored
program with clearly established training objectives and an effective evaluation process. We have a well-
defined management structure that includes a Program Director, Curriculum Coordinator, a Translational
Science Advisor, an Internal Steering Committee and an External Advisory Board. The NMPT program has
been highly successful since its inception in 2003 with 25 of 29 graduates (86%) in academic or clinical
research positions and 4 in industry research or government biomedical fields. Over the last cycle (2014-
present), we graduated 10 NMPT Trainees. These Trainees have published an average of 12 PubMed-
indexed manuscripts and all have obtained academic, research or biomedical positions. The NMPT program is
achieving our goal of training scientists capable of engaging in translational rehabilitation research and
sustaining independently funded research programs.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10400640
- **Project number:** 5T32HD043730-19
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
- **Principal Investigator:** DAVID D FULLER
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2022
- **Award amount:** $277,916
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 2003-06-11 → 2024-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10400640

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10400640, Interdisciplinary Training in Neuromuscular Plasticity and Rehabilitation (5T32HD043730-19). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10400640. Licensed CC0.

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