Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences
Fall Risk Screening Program Reaches 1,000-Person Milestone Rutgers Health has reached a milestone in its effort to prevent osteoporosis and reduce fall risk across New Jersey communities.Since the Rutgers Interprofessional Osteoporosis and Fall Risk Screening Program began in 2019, it has screened more than 1,000 adults from around the state. The collaborative initiative [...]
Researchers Win NIH Grant to Develop Wellness App for Children with Down Syndrome SHP researchers from two departments have teamed up to secure a two-year, $431,750 federal grant to develop an innovative mobile app that helps children and teens with Down syndrome build healthier routines at home.The award from the National Institutes of Health [...]
Rutgers SHP and Newark Public Schools (NPS) Showcases National Model for Community-Driven Research at 2025 ASHA Convention Newark Public Schools (NPS) and Rutgers School of Health Professions presented a collaborative session at the 2025 American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) National Convention, highlighting an innovative, community-centered approach to improving outcomes for students in urban school settings. [...]
NBA Star Inspires SHP Students to Find Their Voice Former player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist visited SHP to share how overcoming his stutter led him to advocate for others through his nonprofit, Change & Impact. In a heartfelt classroom session, Michael Kidd-Gilchrist spoke candidly to first-year Rutgers Health students about growth, resilience and finding voice [...]
Alma Merians is 2025 Gonfalonier Honoree Rutgers School of Health Professions is proud to announce that Alma Merians, professor, associate dean, and former longtime chair of the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences, has been chosen as the gonfalonier honoree for this academic year. Each year, the title of gonfalonier is bestowed upon [...]
Professor Recognized for Outstanding Work Ensuring Equity in Speech-Language Pathology Services A highly regarded researcher, mentor and professor in speech-language pathology, Jose G. Centeno was awarded a Fellowship of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association for his outstanding contributions to the field of communications sciences and disorders.His work focuses on promoting equity and justice in post-stroke [...]