Alecia Daunter

Alecia Daunter, a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, serves in multiple capacities within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is a Center Member of the Weil Institute for Critical Care Research, Medical Director of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Program Assistant in the same department. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and education.

Research Interests include Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Cerebral Palsy, and Telehealth innovations. She focuses on morbidity patterns across lifespan, medication use in pediatric populations, and neuromuscular rehabilitation. Her studies explore racial disparities in rehabilitation services, autonomic dysreflexia management, and neonatal brachial plexus palsy.

Scientific Awards & Grants highlight her leadership in SMA research and pediatric rehabilitation, including funding from Genentech, Cure SMA, and Toyota. She pioneered the MiCare Assistant digital tool and PediaTrac developmental tracking system.

Teaching & Mentoring involves delivering lectures on SMA at institutions like Texas Tech University and contributing to clinical practice guidelines. Her collaborative network spans national and international experts in neuromuscular medicine.