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# Shepherd Center: Hope is Here

> Get the best spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation care at Shepherd Center Atlanta\. Learn about our patient programs and exceptional outcomes\.

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## Pages
- [Spinal Cord Injury Research](https://shepherd.org/research/research-areas/spinal-cord-injury/): Explore cutting\-edge spinal cord injury research at Shepherd Center\.
- [Spinal Cord Injury](https://shepherd.org/treatment/conditions/spinal-cord-injury/): Find comprehensive education and care for spinal cord injuries\. Discover the specialized resources available to support your journey to recovery\.
- [Employment](https://shepherd.org/about/employment/): Join Shepherd Center's mission\-driven team, where every role and career helps transform lives with hope and dignity\.
- [Conditions](https://shepherd.org/treatment/conditions/): Explore specialized neurorehabilitation programs for various neurological conditions\.
- [User Experience \& Usability Research ](https://shepherd.org/research/research-areas/user-experience-usability/): Discover how Shepherd Center drives rigorous UX and usability research, uncovering real\-world barriers and creating equitable solutions\.

## Posts
- [Healing happens better together](https://shepherd.org/healing-happens-better-together/): A 53‑year love story of faith, humor, and resilience as Otto and Clyde navigate stroke recovery\.
- [AURC Winter 2026 Newsletter](https://shepherd.org/aurc-winter-2026-newsletter/): A look at the latest AURC news, events, research updates, and accessibility resources for Winter 2026\.
- [Dance like everyone's watching](https://shepherd.org/dance-like-everyones-watching/): How do patients at Shepherd Center find strength, joy, and belonging? By experiencing recovery that means being truly seen and celebrated\.

## Stories of Hope
- [David McBrayer](https://shepherd.org/story-of-hope/david-mcbrayer/): After a spinal cord injury, David McBrayer found hope at Shepherd Center\.
- [Jonathan Horna](https://shepherd.org/story-of-hope/jonathan-horna/): After multiple fractures, a spinal cord injury, and the loss of his leg, Jonathan Horna found hope at Shepherd Center\.
- [Julie Smith](https://shepherd.org/story-of-hope/julie-smith/): Julie’s journey through Guillain\-Barré syndrome highlights the power of compassionate care, faith, and determination at Shepherd Center\.
- [Shepherd Center 50th Anniversary Tribute Video](https://shepherd.org/story-of-hope/shepherd-center-50th-anniversary-tribute-video/): Staff share what its like to become a part of the Shepherd family\.
- [Phyllicia Thomas](https://shepherd.org/story-of-hope/phyllicia-thomas/): After a brain injury, Phyllicia Thomas found hope at Shepherd Center\.

## Studies
- [A Trial Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of NVG\-291 in Subjects with Chronic Spinal Cord Injury \- A Randomized, Double\-Blind, Placebo\-Controlled MulticEnter Phase 3 Trial \(RESTORE\)](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/nervegen-restore-phase-3/): Daily subcutaneous injections of NVG\-1 to treat of chronic tetraplegia\.
- [Integrated Smart Transitional Home Lab to Support Stroke Rehabilitation Patients’ Transition to Home \(AURC\)](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/integrated-smart-transitional-home-lab-to-support-stroke-rehabilitation-patients-transition-to-home/): Tests the feasibility of a smart home environment designed to help stroke patients transition from hospital to home\.
- [Tinder Usability Study \(AURC\)](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/tinder-usability-study/): Tests the usability and accessibility of the dating app Tinder by people with any disability\.
- [ARC\-IM System to Manage Symptomatic Blood Pressure Instability Secondary to Chronic Spinal Cord Injury \(SCI\): Empower BP](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/arc-im-system-to-manage-symptomatic-blood-pressure-instability-secondary-to-chronic-spinal-cord-injury-sci-empower-bp/): Empower BP is recruiting people with symptomatic blood pressure instability following a chronic SCI\.
- [Longitudinal Relationships Among Recreational Therapy Services, Community Integration, and Quality of Life for Individuals with Acquired Brain Injury](https://shepherd.org/research-innovation/redefining-rehab/find-studies/longitudinal-relationships-among-recreational-therapy-services/): Shepherd Center study finds recreation therapy services promote long\-term community integration and quality of life in individuals with acquired brain injury\.

## MapGeo
- [Shepherd Center](https://shepherd.org/igmap/shepherd-center/)

## Person
- [Lauren Watkins](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/lauren-watkins/): Lauren Watkins is an Access Case Manager at Shepherd Center\. Learn more about her education and background\.
- [Steffi](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/steffi/): Meet our dedicated facility dog, Steffi, who provides invaluable support and comfort to spinal cord injury patients\.
- [Jaxx](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/jaxx/): Meet our dedicated facility dog, Jaxx, who provides invaluable support and comfort to across Shepherd Center\.
- [Liv Nyankori](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/liv-nyankori/): Liv Nyankori is the Director of Admissions and Case Management at Shepherd Center\. Learn more about her education and background\.
- [Wes Chay](https://shepherd.org/staff-directory/wes-chay/): Dr\. Wes Chay is a staff physiatrist specializing in neurorehabilitation\. Learn more about his education and background\.

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