Cell Therapy
Therapies to minimize further damage and inflammation.
Research
Areas
Of Research
PARALYSIS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE.
It can happen to anyone at any time. Miami Project researchers are studying paralysis from basic science through clinical application in order to help those living with paralysis.
Exercise Science
How participating in exercise and physical activity influences heart and function.
Fertility
Potential causes of infertility among men who have sustained a spinal cord injury.
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Researchers use knowledge gained from conducting acute injury studies to test new hypotheses.
Neurophysiology
Uncovering the types of neurotransmitters that are important for motor functions.
Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity is the nervous system’s ability to adapt its structure and reorganize itself to form new neural pathways.
Neuroprotection
Researchers studying neuroprotection at The Miami Project are identifying the early and progressive injury processes that occur after spinal cord injury and result in irreversible damage.
Neuroregeneration
Neuroregeneration research is aimed at promoting the regrowth and repair of nervous system tissues.
Nutrition
Several Miami Project researchers are evaluating the role that nutrition and nutritional supplements may have on improving function after spinal cord injury.
Pain
Many people with spinal cord injury experience long-lasting pain that can be severe and debilitating.
Spasticity
Spasticity is a common complication following spinal cord injury, and can interfere with daily activities and affect the quality of life.
Traumatic Brain Injury
A significant proportion of spinal cord injured people also have a traumatic brain injury.
A message from scientific leadership
The Miami Project therapeutic pipeline is helping to move new discoveries to the clinic with treatment interventions targeting the acute, subacute and chronic phases of injury. Significant progress is being made in the area of acute care where the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying neuroprotective interventions such as therapeutic hypothermia are being clarified to enhance our human trials.
SCI Publications
and Resources
Stay Up To Date
The Project Magazine
The Project, published bi-annually, is the official magazine of The Miami Project and The Buoniconti Fund and are available electronically. Our Annual Research Review summarizes a selection of research publications from the past year.
SCI Resources
Paralysis was founded more than 30 years ago, our scientists have been focused on restoring function to people with spinal cord injury (SCI)…
Don't Stop Believing
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis each year produces a video to share the progress of the team. This year we share 40 years of breakthroughs and impact.
The Henry G. Steinbrenner Scholars Program
The Henry G. Steinbrenner Scholars Program is a prestigious 10-week in-person summer internship focused on topics in neurotrauma. As a funded, merit-based, researcher-driven program, the Steinbrenner Scholars undergo didactic and practical training from experts at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, including active participation in Miami Project research. These positions provide an opportunity for exceptional students to work in state-of-the-art research laboratories, utilizing their knowledge and laboratory skills to take on specific functions and projects as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Meet Our Scientific Leaders
Barth A. Green, M.D.
W. Dalton Dietrich, III, Ph.D.
Allan D. Levi, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.
Scientific Events
Seminar and Scientific Lectures
Check the calendar listing for dates and times.
Join
Our Team
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at the University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine is the world’s most comprehensive research center specializing in spinal cord injury. Our multi-disciplinary team of more than 175 scientists and researchers are committed to finding new treatments for the paralysis resulting from spinal cord injury.
Individuals interested in employment at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis are encouraged to visit the University of Miami Career site for a list of available positions.
Research and Postdoctoral Positions
Academic Technical Assistant
The Department of Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark (SDU), invites applications for a full-time Academic Technical Assistant in the Phenotyping Core of the newly established Danish Center for Mouse Transgenics and Advanced Phenotyping (DCM-TAP). The position is available from September 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. The position is offered for an initial period of 3 years. Full Job Description (February 2026)
Physical Therapist II (R100089998)
The University of Miami/UHealth department of The Miami Project has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Physical Therapist 2 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Physical Therapist II provides effective and efficient rehabilitation services to patients and clients in accordance with the APTA guidelines for physical therapy. The Physical Therapist II collaborates with healthcare teams that include physicians, occupational therapists, and psychologists. Full Job Description (October 2025)
Student Opportunities
Both graduate and undergraduate students have the opportunity to volunteer or accept part-time paid positions in many of our laboratories. The Miami Project’s affiliation with the University of Miami Graduate Neuroscience Program makes it a prime location for the mentoring of eager students. Graduate students in the UM Neuroscience program are trained in cellular, molecular, and integrative neuroscience and have the option of choosing mentors from among Miami Project faculty.