The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
Deena Cilien has extensive work experience in the field of physical therapy, specifically in pediatric neurology. Deena currently works at YOUTH'N ACTION, LLC as a Pediatric Physical Therapist specializing in neurology. Deena also holds the same position at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. Prior to their current roles, Deena worked as a Research Associate 2 at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis from 2009 to 2016. Overall, their experience spans over a decade in research and clinical practice in the field of pediatric physical therapy.
Deena Cilien completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General from the University of Florida from 2005 to 2009. Later, from 2016 to 2019, they pursued a Doctorate in Physical Therapy/Therapist at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, a Center of Excellence at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, is considered one of the premier research programs conducting cutting-edge discovery, translational, and clinical investigations targeting traumatic spinal cord injury, brain injury, and other neurological disorders. The Miami Project’s international team of over 175 scientists, clinicians, students, and support staff is dedicated to improving the quality of life and, ultimately, finding a cure for paralysis. Miami Project researchers are currently conducting clinical studies and trials in spinal cord injury, including testing neuroprotective strategies, cellular therapies using Schwann cell and stem cell transplantation, and advanced rehabilitation and neuromodulation approaches including the use of brain machine interface technologies. Other areas of current research include drug discovery for axonal regeneration and immune modulation, neuropathic pain, male fertility and cardiovascular disorders.