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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Katie Butera, Earning PhD Mentored by Dr. Steven George and Dr. Emily Fox | Current PhD Student Rehabilitation Science University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2018-Present |
 | Latoya Allen, Earning PhD Mentored by Dr. Gordon Mitchell | Current PhD Student Neuroscience University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2016-Present |
 | Rachel Nosacka, Earning PhD Mentored by Dr. Andrew Judge | Current PhD Student Cancer Biology University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2018-2019 |
 | Kelly Hawkins, Earning PhD Mentored by Dr. Emily Fox | Current PhD Student Rehabilitation Science University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2017-2019 |
 | Chandler Callaway, Earning PhD Mentored by Dr. Andrew Judge | Current PhD Student Cancer Biology University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2018-2019 |
 | Michael Sunshine, PhD 2020 Mentored by Dr. David Fuller | Postdoctoral Fellow University of Kentucky | T32 HD043730, 2016-2019; HL F31/PI/2021 |
 | Alison Barnard, PhD 2018 Mentored by Dr. Glenn Walter and Dr. Krista Vandenborne | Postdoctoral Associate Physiology & Functional Genomics University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2015-2018 |
 | Christopher Lacko, PhD 2018 Mentored by Dr. Christine Schmidt | Postdoctoral Associate Ethicon, Inc. | T32 HD043730, 2014-2017 |
 | Aaron Morton, PhD 2018 Mentored by Dr. Scott Powers | Postdoctoral Associate Medical Pharmacology University of Missouri | T32 HD043730, 2016-2018 |
 | Lauren Tabor, PhD 2018 Mentored by Dr. Emily Plowman | Research Director Speech Pathology Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute Holy Cross Hospital | T32 HD043730, 2016-2017 |
 | Lynne Mercier, PhD 2016 Mentored by Dr. Paul Reier | Assistant Specialist Anesthesiology Emory Healthcare | T32 HD043730, 2012-2016 |
 | Brittany Lee-McMullen, PhD 2016 Mentored by Dr. Glenn Walter | Postdoctoral Associate Genetics Stanford University | T32 HD043730, 2014-2016 |
 | Justin Rossi, PhD 2016, MD 2018 Mentored by Dr. Michael Okun and Dr. Aysegul Gunduz | Resident Psychiatry UC San Francisco | T32 HD043730, 2014-2016 |
 | Phillip Doerfler, PhD 2015 Mentored by Dr. Barry Byrne | Postdoctoral Associate Hematology St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | T32 HD043730, 2014-2016 |
 | Adam Beharry, PhD 2015 Mentored by Dr. Andrew Judge | Athlete Biological Passport Manager United States Anti-Doping Agency | T32 HD043730, 2011-2015 |
 | Rogelio Coronado, PhD 2014 Mentored by Dr. Steven George | Research Assistant Professor Orthopaedic Surgery & 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 |
 | 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 | Postdoctoral Associate Physical Therapy University of Florida & Shands Hospital | 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 |
 | Sarah Judge, PhD 2012 Mentored by Dr. Andrew Judge | Assistant Scientist 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 Exercise Science University of South Carolina | T32 HD043730, 2010-2012 |
 | Jason Beneciuk, PhD 2011 Mentored by Dr. Steven George | Research Assistant Professor Brooks Rehabilitation Institute & the University of Florida | T32 HD043730, 2008-2011 |
 | Brendan Dougherty, PhD 2011 Mentored by Dr. David Fuller | Assistant Professor Physical Therapy University of Minnesota | T32 HD043730, 2007-2010 |
 | Nathan Bryant, PhD 2010 Mentored by Dr. Glenn Walter | Scientific Literature Analyst Alkermes, Inc. | T32 HD043730, 2006-2009 |
 | Kristin Day, PhD 2010 Mentored by Dr. Andrea Behrman | Adjunct 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 |
 | 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 |