Overview

About Us

The VA RR&D Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology (CfNN) is at the forefront of advancing Veterans Health through neuroengineering and clinical neurorehabilitation research. With internationally renowned experience in interdisciplinary research and treatment development, CfNN investigators’ expertise spans the full range of translational research, from understanding basic mechanisms of nervous system function to developing and implementing novel treatments for complex disorders. By expanding the synergies between interdisciplinary brain science, neurotechnology development, clinical research, and clinical care, CfNN seeks to translate neuroscience and neuroengineering discoveries into solutions for Veterans and society.
CfNN Team.

Mission

The mission of the VA RR&D Center for Neurorestoration and Neurotechnology is to discover, design, develop, and deploy novel neurotechnologies and device-based therapies that advance the rehabilitation of Veterans with impairments in mobility, communication, mental health, and limb function.

Vision

CfNN’s vision is to improve the physical function, mental health, and quality of life of Veterans. We achieve this by facilitating deeply collaborative research between CfNN scientists, VAPHS and other RR&D Center researchers, and CfNN’s university and hospital affiliates.