Research Labs and Centers
Our broad based research portfolio ranges from laboratory-based research to community-based (engaged) research to scholarship in the humanities.
AHS has a track record of funding from a variety of federal and state agencies and foundations. Consistently ranked among the top 5 colleges of allied health in research funding, the college’s research emphasis is the intersection of health, disability and rehabilitation.
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Brain Plasticity Laboratory
Dedicated to better understanding cortical control of human movement, and identifying procedures to enhance neuromuscular plasticity
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Center for Capacity Building on Minorities with Disabilities Research (CCBMDR)
Promoting empowerment of minority individuals with disabilities and capacity building among agencies delivering services to minority populations
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Center on Health Promotion
Providing the knowledge and skills necessary for promoting independence, equal opportunity, quality of life, and longevity for people with disabilities
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Chicagoland Entrepreneurship Education for People with Disabilities (CEED)
Developing and providing comprehensive entrepreneurship education and training programs for people with disabilities and service providers
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Child and Family Development Center (CFDC)
Promoting positive outcomes for young children and their families by working in community service, research, and professional development
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Children’s Participation in Environment Research Laboratory (CPERL)
Working to improve the science of children’s participation in activities that comprise home, school and community life
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Cultural Context of Family Caregiving
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Evaluation and Public Policy Unit
Conducting applied research and evaluation of policies and programs that impact individuals with I/DD and their families
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Exercise Psychology Laboratory
Researching how to reduce health disparities for racial and ethnic minorities, rural residents, women, children, the elderly and people with disabilities
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Family Support Research and Training Center
Generating knowledge about the needs and experiences of families who provide support to children and adults with disabilities across the life course
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Integrative Physiology Laboratory (IPL)
Integrating cardiovascular function, metabolism, inflammation, hydration, nutrition status and exercise/physical activity
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Knecht Movement Science Laboratory
Studying rehabilitation while providing training for graduate students interested in motor control, biomedical engineering and motor rehabilitation
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Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities Program
Preparing graduate students, professionals, self-advocates, and family members to address the needs of individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities
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Locomotor Expertise and Rehabilitation Lab
Investigating why people fall (and why they don’t) with the goal of remediating balance impairment
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Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Developmental Disabilities and Health (RRTCDD)
Promoting involvement of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the fabric of their community
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Sexuality and Disability Consortium
Providing research, advocacy, training and education to support people with disabilities to enhance healthy sexuality and relationships