Jereme Wilroy

Jereme Wilroy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's School of Medicine, with secondary appointments in the School of Health Professions (Physical Therapy) and School of Public Health (Health Behavior). He serves as an Associate Scientist in multiple research centers including the Center for Clinical and Translational Science, Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research, and Nutrition Obesity Research Center. His academic qualifications include:

• Ph.D. in Health Care Related, Public Health Education and Promotion (University of Alabama, 2016)
• Master of Health Related, Health and Wellness/General (University of Alabama, 2013)
• Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science (University of Alabama, 2011)
• Implementation Science Certification (University of California - San Francisco, 2021)

Dr. Wilroy's research focuses on developing and evaluating telehealth exercise interventions for populations with mobility disabilities. His work integrates implementation science to create accessible physical activity programs for conditions including spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and cerebral palsy. Key research domains encompass cardiometabolic health optimization, tele-exercise adherence mechanisms, adaptive behavioral interventions, and disability-specific physical activity promotion. His interdisciplinary approach bridges rehabilitation science, public health, and behavioral psychology.

Analysis of recent publications (2023-2025) reveals consistent research trends in tele-rehabilitation, with 80% of articles focusing on virtual exercise interventions for neurological and mobility impairments. Methodologically, his work emphasizes randomized controlled trials (60%) and mixed-methods designs (20%), with strong themes of implementation science, adaptive behavioral support, and technology-enabled health promotion. Geographic accessibility and individualized exercise prescription emerge as cross-cutting priorities across studies.

Dr. Wilroy has secured substantial research funding including:

• Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems (Administration for Community Living/DHHS, 2023)
• RERC on Recreation, Sport, and Exercise Technologies (Administration for Community Living/DHHS, 2022)
• Cardiometabolic Outcomes in Wheelchair Users (NICHD/NIH/DHHS, 2022)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for SCI (Paralyzed Veterans of America, 2022)
• Adaptive Exercise for SCI (Craig H. Neilsen Foundation, 2020)

His teaching portfolio includes graduate courses in Disabilities and Public Health, Implementation Science, and Disability Health. He mentors doctoral students through dissertation committees and teaches research methods courses. Professional collaborations span multiple UAB research centers and national rehabilitation networks focused on disability health outcomes.