Brain rehabilitation center focused on helping Veterans recover from brain injuries
Official title: Gainesville Brain Rehabilitation Research Center (BRRC)
Funded at Veterans Health Administration · NIH-11427441 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A Veterans Administration program aims to improve thinking, movement, and mental health after brain injuries by using targeted exercises and non-invasive brain stimulation to help the brain relearn new skills.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Veterans Health Administration NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Gainesville, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2019 |
| Project end | September 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2027 |
| NIH project number | 5I50RX003000-08 |
| Project ID | NIH-11427441 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Veterans with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or stroke who are undergoing neurorehabilitation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without access to rehabilitation facilities or with conditions outside the scope of CNS injuries may not benefit.
What this research studies
This grant supports research to harness the brain’s ability to form new connections after injury, with a focus on cognitive, motor, and emotional aspects in Veterans with TBI, SCI, or stroke. The center plans to develop and test behavioral therapies that engage specific brain networks, possibly aided by non-invasive neuromodulation, to improve daily functioning. It also seeks ways to reduce factors that can hinder brain rewiring, such as inflammation or aging, and to translate findings into practical rehabilitation strategies for patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better cognitive function, motor control, and mood, leading to improved independence and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Prior neurorehabilitation studies show promise when combining behavioral therapy with neuromodulation, though results vary by individual.
Where this research is happening
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Veterans Health Administration
Gainesville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Abisambra, Jose Francisco — Veterans Health Administration
- Study coordinator: Abisambra, Jose Francisco
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.