The Neuromuscular Plasticity Training program (NMPT) is specifically designed to provide pre-doctoral trainees with the foundation and skills needed to become independent investigators and future leaders in rehabilitation.
Trainee | Name | Degree | Mentor | Current Position & Employer | Training Grant Support and Future Honors/Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Walter Sebastian Barrutia | Earning PhD | Mentored by Dr. Daniel P. Ferris | Current PhD Student Biomedical Engineering University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2021-Present |
 | Elizabeth Evans | Earning PhD | Mentored by Dr. Charles Ellis | Current PhD Student Rehabilitation Science University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2022-Present |
 | Anna Fusco | Earning PhD | Mentored by Dr. David Fuller | Current PhD Student Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (MD-PhD) University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2023-Present |
 | Marjan Khan | Earning PhD | Mentored by Dr. Glenn Walter | Current PhD Student Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2023-Present |
 | Vinicius Mariani | Earning PhD | Mentored by Dr. Leonardo Ferreira | Current PhD Student Applied Physiology and Kinesiology University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2021-Present |
 | Tinu Olarewaju | Earning PhD | Mentored by Dr. Emily Fox | Current PhD Student Rehabilitation Science University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2022-Present |
 | Nicole Stafford | Earning PhD | Mentored by Dr. Daniel P. Ferris | Current PhD Student Mechanical Engineering University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2019-2022 |
 | Stefan Delmas | Earning PhD | Mentored by Dr. Evangelos Christou | Current PhD Student Applied Physiology & Kinesiology University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2018-2021 |
 | Vivian Doerr | PhD 2023 | Mentored by Dr. Ashley Smuder | Applied Research Scientist Moffitt Cancer Center | T32 HD043730, 2021-2023 |
 | Alessandra Norris | PhD 2023 | Mentored by Dr. Daniel Kopinke | Postdoctoral Fellow Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism Vanderbilt University | T32 HD043730, 2021-2023 |
 | Brandon Parks | PhD 2022 | Mentored by Dr. Aysegul Gunduz | Postdoctoral Scientist Neurology University of Minnesota | T32 HD043730, 2021-2022 |
 | Sarah Skinner | PhD 2022 | Mentored by Dr. Russell Hepple | Associate Consultant Fenix Group | T32 HD043730, 2018-2021 |
 | Michaela Mir | PhD 2022 | Mentored by Dr. Karen Hegland | Postdoctoral Fellow Physical Therapy University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2020-2022 |
 | Chandler Callaway | PhD 2022 | Mentored by Dr. Andrew Judge | Postdoctoral Associate Pathology University of Colorado System | T32 HD043730, 2018-2019 |
 | Jamie Murbach | PhD 2021 | Mentored by Dr. Kevin Otto | Director Amend Surgical, Inc. | T32 HD043730, 2016-2021 |
 | Katie Butera | PhD 2020 | Mentored by Dr. Steven George and Dr. Emily Fox | Assistant Professor Physical Therapy University of Delaware | T32 HD043730, 2018-2020 |
 | Kelly Hawkins | PhD 2020 | Mentored by Dr. Emily Fox | Research Assistant Professor Physical Therapy University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2017-2019 |
 | Michael Sunshine | PhD 2020 | Mentored by Dr. David Fuller | Postdoctoral Scholar Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center University of Kentucky | T32 HD043730, 2016-2019; HL F31/PI/2021 |
 | Latoya Allen | PhD 2019 | Mentored by Dr. Gordon Mitchell | Study Director Manager Toxicology Safety Assessment Labcorp Drug Development | T32 HD043730, 2016-2019 |
 | Rachel Nosacka | PhD 2019 | Mentored by Dr. Andrew Judge | Senior Scientist Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies | T32 HD043730, 2018-2019 |
 | Alison Barnard | PhD 2018 | Mentored by Dr. Krista Vandenborne | Research Assistant Professor Physical Therapy University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2015-2018; AR R01/Co-Investigator/2021 |
 | Christopher Lacko | PhD 2018 | Mentored by Dr. Christine Schmidt | Preclinical Engineer Insight Global for Ethicon, Inc. | T32 HD043730, 2014-2017 |
 | Aaron Morton | PhD 2018 | Mentored by Dr. Scott Powers | Assistant Professor Health and Kinesiology Texas A&M University | T32 HD043730, 2016-2018 |
 | Lauren Tabor | PhD 2018 | Mentored by Dr. Emily Plowman | Assistant Professor Nova Southeastern University | T32 HD043730, 2016-2017; Other RG/CO-PI |
 | Lynne Mercier | PhD 2016 | Mentored by Dr. Paul Reier | Anesthesiology Assistant Anesthesiology Emory Healthcare | T32 HD043730, 2012-2016 |
 | Brittany Lee-McMullen | PhD 2016 | Mentored by Dr. Glenn Walter | Scientist Seer, Inc. | T32 HD043730, 2014-2016; AT R01/Staff Scientist/2020 |
 | Justin Rossi | PhD 2016, MD 2018 | Mentored by Dr. Michael Okun | Fellow Columbia University | T32 HD043730, 2014-2016 |
 | Phillip Doerfler | PhD 2015 | Mentored by Dr. Barry Byrne | Research Associate Hematology St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | T32 HD043730, 2014-2015; DK F32/PI/2019; DK F32/PI/2019; DK K01/PI/2022 |
 | Adam Beharry | PhD 2015 | Mentored by Dr. Andrew Judge | Associate Director Tissue Applications Invicro, Llc | T32 HD043730, 2011-2015 |
 | Rogelio Coronado | PhD 2014 | Mentored by Dr. Steven George | Research Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Vanderbilt University | T32 HD043730, 2012-2014 |
 | Meryl Alappattu | PhD 2014 | Mentored by Dr. Mark Bishop | Research Assistant Professor Physical Therapy University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2011-2013; HD K12/Scholar/2015; AT R01/Co-Investigator/2019; AT R01/Co-Investigator/2019; AT R01/Co-Investigator/2020; AR R01/Co-Investigator/2021; HD R21/PI/2022 |
 | Nicholas Maling | PhD 2013 | Mentored by Dr. Michael Okun | Scientist Deep Brain Stimulation Boston Scientific | T32 HD043730, 2012-2013 |
 | Virginia Little | PhD 2013 | Mentored by Dr. Carolynn Patten | Assistant Professor Physical Therapy A.T. Still University Of Health Sciences | T32 HD043730, 2010-2013 |
 | Elisa Gonzalez-Rothi | PhD 2013 | Mentored by Dr. David Fuller | Research Assistant Professor Physical Therapy University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2009-2012; OD OT2/Co-Investigator/2016; HL R01/Faculty/2017; HL R01/Co-Investigator/2019; HL R01/Co-Investigator/2019; HL R01/Co-Investigator/2020 |
 | Sarah Judge | PhD 2012 | Mentored by Dr. Andrew Judge | Research Assistant Professor Physical Therapy University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2010-2012 |
 | Luther Gill | PhD 2012 | Mentored by Dr. David Fuller | Assistant Professor Allied Health Professions Louisiana State University | T32 HD043730, 2008-2011 |
 | Ashley Smuder | PhD 2012 | Mentored by Dr. Scott Powers | Assistant Professor Applied Physiology And Kinesiology University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2021-2023; HL R01/PI/2020; HL R01/PI/2020; HL R01/PI/2020; HL R01/PI/2020; HL R01/PI/2021 |
 | Jason Beneciuk | PhD 2011 | Mentored by Dr. Steven George | Research Assistant Professor Brooks Rehabilitation Institute & the University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2008-2011; AT R01/Co-Investigator/2023 |
 | Brendan Dougherty | PhD 2011 | Mentored by Dr. David Fuller | Assistant Professor Rehabilitation Medicine University of Minnesota | T32 HD043730, 2007-2010; HL R01/Staff Scientist/2016; NS R01/Staff Scientist/2016; HL R01/Staff Scientist/2017; NS R01/Staff Scientist/2017; HL R01/PI/2021 |
 | Nathan Bryant | PhD 2010 | Mentored by Dr. Glenn Walter | Manager Alkermes, Inc. | T32 HD043730, 2006-2009 |
 | Kristin Day | PhD 2010 | Mentored by Dr. Andrea Behrman | Assistant Professor Physical Therapy Arcadia University | T32 HD043730, 2007-2009 |
 | Barbara Smith | PhD 2010 | Mentored by Dr. Anatole Martin | Assistant Professor Physical Therapy University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2008-2010; GM P50/Co-Investigator/2016; HL U01/Co-Investigator/2017; AR U54/Co-Investigator/2018; AR R01/PI/2019; AR R01/Co-Investigator/2020 |
 | Joel Bialosky | PhD 2008 | Mentored by Dr. Steven George | Clinical Associate Professor Physical Therapy University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2006-2008 |
 | Melissa Whidden | PhD 2008 | Mentored by Dr. Scott Powers | Assistant Professor Kinesiology West Chester University | T32 HD043730, 2006-2008 |
 | Sarah Miller | PhD 2007 | Mentored by Dr. Paul Davenport | Associate Professor Nursing Medical University of South Carolina | T32 HD043730, 2006-2007 |
 | Darin Falk | PhD 2007 | Mentored by Dr. Scott Powers | Program Director Lacerta Therapeutics | T32 HD043730, 2004-2006 |
 | Noah Walton | PhD 2006 | Mentored by Dr. Dennis Steindler | Senior Principal Scientist Astellas Pharma US | T32 HD043730, 2004-2006 |
 | Michelle Woodbury | PhD 2006 | Mentored by Dr. Lori Richards | Associate Professor Health Sciences & Research Medical University of South Carolina | T32 HD043730, 2004-2006 |
 | Lara Deruisseau | PhD 2006 | Mentored by Dr. Barry Byrne | Associate Professor Biology LeMoyne College | T32 HD043730, 2005-2006 |
 | Nicole Tester | PhD 2006 | Mentored by Dr. Dena Howland | Occupational Therapist Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration University of Florida & Shands Hospital | T32 HD043730, 2004-2005 |