University of Florida biomedical engineering Professor Christine Schmidt has spent nearly three decades developing ways to heal damaged nerves so that people like Shirley Pincus could live pain-free lives. Pincus, who suffered from polio as a child, developed benign masses called neuromas on nerves in her left leg as an…
Join us for the next Back to BREATHE Social and Science on March 6 (5:30-7:30pm) at MBI DeWeese Auditorium. This session will feature Dr. Yasin Seven, Assistant Professor of Physiological Sciences, and Dr. Nicholas Napoli, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. They will present: Engineering for Respiratory Compromise:…
Join us for the next Back to BREATHE Social and Science on February 13 (5:30-7:30pm) at MBI DeWeese Auditorium. This session will feature Dr. Andrew Judge, Professor of Physical Therapy, and Dr. Orlando Laitano, Assistant Professor of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology. They will present: “Muscle Pathophysiology in Sepsis and…
Join us for the next Back to BREATHE Social and Science on January 16 (5:30-7:30pm) at MBI DeWeese Auditorium. This session will feature Dr. Don Bolser, BREATHE Steering Committee member and Professor of Physiological Sciences, and Dr. Adrienn Varga, BREATHE Steering Committee member and Assistant Professor of Neuroscience. They…
Join us for the next Back to BREATHE Social and Science on October 24 (5:30-7:30pm) at Malachowsky Hall, Room 7200. This session will feature Dr. Leah Reznikov, BREATHE T32 Curriculum Coordinator and Associate Professor of Physiological Sciences, and Dr. Aline Oliveira, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics. They will…
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Join us in celebrating Christopher Reeve’s legacy on his birthday with a BREATHE Watch Party of Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story on Wednesday, September 25 (7pm) at Regal Butler Town Center (3101 SW 35th Blvd, SW Deborah Butler Ct, Gainesville, FL 32608). Christopher Reeve’s journey as an advocate for…
Join the BREATHE Center, Brooks Rehabilitation Clinical Research Center, and the SCI Health Research Partnership (SHARP) to celebrate and connect over SCI research with demos, dialogue, and delicious food! This co-hosted event will bring together trainees, clinicians, and community members across Brooks Rehabilitation and the University of Florida. We will…
As the BREATHE Center approaches its 10th Anniversary in 2025, we are excited to celebrate a decade of groundbreaking research and innovation. In preparation for our anniversary celebration at the beginning of next summer, BREATHE Social and Science will spotlight the incredible work of our community, showcasing their respective…
BREATHE member, Dr. Sabhya Rana, was recently awarded a K99/R00 from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke to develop a non-invasive stimulation approach to enhance respiratory function following cervical spinal cord injuries. The K99/R00 program enables a mentored postdoctoral researcher to more rapidly transition into a…
