FEATURED SESSION: Funding Sources for Medical Rehabilitation Research

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Location: ROOM: Continental A Ballroom DIRECTIONS Lobby Level: From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed right toward the Fed Ex office. At the Fed Ex Office, turn right and proceed past the ACRM registration desk to the Continental Foyer and Ballroom.

Presenter(s)

Patricia A. Dorn, PhD

Executive Director, Rehabilitation Research, Development & Translation
Department of Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC, United States

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Theresa Cruz, PhD (she/her/hers)

Director
National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research
Bethesda, MD, United States

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Terry Lee-Wilk, PhD

Neuropsychologist/Mental Health Special Interest Group SIG co-chair
Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
Baltimore, MD, United States

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Lynne S. Padgett, PhD (she/her/hers)

Associate Chief of Staff - Resarch
VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC
Asheville, NC, United States

Join leaders from foundations and federal funding agencies that fund rehabilitation research for an in-depth discussion on programs, funding priorities, special initiatives, and general funding strategies. Learn about training opportunities, fellowships, and resources designed to support innovative research across various rehabilitation disciplines. Discover strategies to explore funding, maximize collaborative opportunities, and gain insights into the short- and long-term future of medical rehabilitation. This session is particularly valuable for early- and mid-career investigators seeking to expand their funding sources and build sustainable research programs.

Learning Objectives:

Understand the missions and funding priorities of federal and non-federal organizations supporting rehabilitation research.
Identify available funding opportunities relevant to their research focus.
Recognize how funders collaborate with researchers and institutions to drive advancements in medical rehabilitation.