# Fuller T32 renewal

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA · 2024 · $285,768

## 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 the NMPT program is to train leaders who will enable a
sustainable and cutting-edge rehabilitation science infrastructure in the United States. Towards this goal, the
NMPT program recruits PhD students from UF PhD programs from across the biomedical science spectrum.
Trainees include individuals with clinical rehabilitation degrees as well as basic scientists with a demonstrated
interest in applying their work to rehabilitation and advancing human health. Our training program is unique in
that it emphasizes the interaction and joint training of rehabilitation clinicians and basic science Trainees. The
program capitalizes on existing UF strengths including a core of well-established rehabilitation investigators,
outstanding research facilities, strong institutional commitment, and a culture of successful mentorship in
rehabilitation. The NMPT program is a well-defined, closely monitored program with clearly established training
objectives and an effective evaluation process. Upon entering the program, each Trainee prepares an
individualized training plan under the guidance of a Faculty Mentor and Translational Research Co-Advisor. The
individualized plan consists of a structured program with courses, journal clubs and seminars, laboratory
research and multiple scientific dissemination experiences. Our well-defined management structure that includes
a Program Director, Education Coordinator, a Translational Science Advisor, an Internal Steering Committee
and an External Advisory Board. The program draws students from five PhD programs in the biomedical
sciences, and our 30 NMPT faculty all have active research funding, and have appointments in multiple UF
Colleges including Public Health and Health Professions, Medicine, Engineering, and Human Health and
Performance. Our program also partners with UF Centers and Institutes including those devoted to movement
disorders, muscle biology, cognitive aging and memory, and exercise science. Over the last funding cycle (2018-
current), the NMPT program has supported 18 Trainees including physical therapists, speech-language
therapists, and basic science trainees. We are proud that our current cohort of seven Trainees includes five
individuals from underrepresented minority groups. 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:** 10848526
- **Project number:** 2T32HD043730-21
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
- **Principal Investigator:** DAVID D FULLER
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $285,768
- **Award type:** 2
- **Project period:** 2003-06-11 → 2029-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10848526

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10848526, Fuller T32 renewal (2T32HD043730-21). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10848526. Licensed CC0.

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