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 10 colleges of allied health in research funding, the college’s research emphasis is the intersection of health, disability and rehabilitation.
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Asians with Disabilities Outreach Project Think-Tank
Helping vocational research agencies increase their capacity to help and the quality of services for Chicago-based Asian Americans with disabilities through culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach
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Biomechanics and Clinical Outcomes Lab
Studying gait biomechanics in hip osteoarthritis with the twin goals of understanding the mechanistic role of gait (dys)function in hip osteoarthritis, and improving outcomes in multiple domains
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Brain Plasticity Laboratory
Testing and developing low-cost, clinically-translatable therapies that enhance brain plasticity to optimize movement recovery
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Center for Capacity Building on Minorities with Disabilities Research
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
Developing and providing comprehensive entrepreneurship education and training programs for people with disabilities and service providers
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Children’s Participation in Environment Research Laboratory
Advancing client-centered care and outcomes in pediatric rehabilitation by harnessing technology to build innovative tools
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Cognitive Motor Balance Rehabilitation Laboratory
Examining the effects of various cognitive and motor therapies for improving impairment, function, and participation in older and neurologically impaired populations
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Entrepreneurship for Youth with Disabilities
Conducts research focused on youth with disabilities from low-income communities to promote their success in entrepreneurship and self-employment
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Evaluation and Public Policy Unit
Facilitating the public policy debate, legislative activity and advocacy efforts in the disability field through the dissemination of research
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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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EXERT Vascular Lab
Concentrating on health-related research across several disciplines using translational cardiovascular approaches
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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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Great Lakes ADA Center
The Great Lakes ADA Center's mission is to increase awareness and knowledge with the ultimate goal of achieving voluntary compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
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Health Technology Lab
Our goals are to improve access to healthcare, increase adherence, empower patients, and assist healthcare professionals to care for their patients.
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Healthy Kids Lab
A safe and engaging community for kids and parents to learn to live life as healthy and happy as possible
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Integrative Physiology Laboratory
Integrating cardiovascular function, metabolism, inflammation, hydration, nutrition status and exercise/physical activity
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Institute on Disability and Human Development
Housed in the UIC Department of Disability and Human Development, it is the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (UCEDD) for the State of Illinois
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Intentional Relationship Model Clearinghouse
Defining how a client and therapist each contribute to the unique interpersonal dynamic that becomes the therapeutic relationship
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Knecht Movement Science Laboratory
Studying rehabilitation while providing training in motor control, biomedical engineering and motor rehabilitation
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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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Model of Human Occupation Clearinghouse
Home to the most widely-cited and utilized occupation-focused practice model in the world
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Nutrition, Obesity and Health Equity Research Group
NOHE works collaboratively with a diverse set of stakeholders to generate state of the art research and interventions designed to foster resilience, build community capacity, promote social justice, and improve the well-being and quality of life of underserved populations both locally and nationally.
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Partners of Refugees in Illinois Disability Employment
Improving vocational rehabilitation and employment options for refugees with disabilities in Illinois and elsewhere
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Program for Healthcare Justice for People with Disabilities
A team of researchers, graduate students and disability community members who's goal is to understand and address health and participation disparities among people with disabilities.
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SAFE-T Lab
Improving patient care quality and safety in outpatient, surgical, and related healthcare settings