Dr. Tate is a Professor and Associate Chair for Research in the UM Department of PM&R. She has served as the PI of the UM-SCIMS since 1995 and as Co-Investigator from 1986 - 1995. Her research focuses on SCI adjustment, depression, community participation and QOL outcomes. Her bibliography includes more than 145 peer-reviewed publications, numerous grants and service on editorial boards and study sections for NIH, NIDRR, CDC, VA and SSA.