Spinal Cord Injury
UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System (UAB-SCIMS)
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Spinal Cord Injury Model System (UAB-SCIMS) has been a SCIMS since 1972. The UAB-SCIMS operates within the UAB Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, which is located at Spain Rehabilitation Center in the UAB Hospital complex. Here it establishes and maintains links with emergency medical service agencies throughout the state, with state vocational rehabilitation and long-term follow-up programs.
Research Projects
As Lead Center
| Title | Project Type | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact of Gut Microbiome on Metabolic and Bowel Function During the First Year After Spinal Cord Injury | Independent | 09/01/2022 | |
| Dietary Intake and its determinants in persons with SCI | Modular (Joint) | 09/01/2021 | 08/31/2026 |
| Utilizing a Low-Carbohydrate/High-Protein Diet to Improve Metabolic Health in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury | Independent | 10/01/2016 | 09/30/2021 |
| Virtual Walking for Reducing Spinal Cord Injury-Related Neuropathic Pain | Independent | 10/01/2011 | 09/30/2016 |
| Pregnancy, Labor, Delivery and Post-Partum Outcomes of Women with and without SCI: An Observational Study | Modular (Joint) | 10/01/2011 | 09/30/2016 |
| UAB Index of Motor Recovery | Modular (Joint) | 03/23/2007 | 04/30/2011 |
| Effect of Nicotine on Spinal Cord Injury Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial | Independent | 11/14/2006 | 05/31/2011 |
UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System (UAB-SCIMS)
Phil Klebine
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) 529 Spain Rehab Center 1717 6TH Ave , Birmingham, Alabama
205-934-3283
pklebine@uabmc.edu
UAB Spinal Cord Injury Model System (UAB-SCIMS)
Research Center Staff
Project Director
Project Co-Director