VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering

Research highlights CERSE Colloquia Series: Dr. Elaine Willerton presents to both VCU and VA attendees Research network lunch CERSE research studies CERSE Colloquia Series: Drs. Carolyn Graham and Steve West with guest speaker Dr. Elaine Willerton Rehabilitation of Neurological Illness and Injury Grant writing CERSE Colloquia Series: Guest speaker Dr. Kelli Gary Williams presents to VCU staff, faculty, and students Veterans

The VCU Center for Rehabilitation Science and Engineering (VCU-CERSE) brings together researchers, clinicians, rehabilitation specialists, and academicians from the VCU Schools of Medicine, Allied Health, Education and Engineering, as well as the Hunter Holmes Veterans Administration Medical Center and the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services to promote research, education, physical medicine and rehabilitation services, and clinical care for America's veterans, children and adults with disabilities. This site offers resources and initiatives aimed at improving the health, functional ability and quality of life of persons who experience a disability.

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