Marie Van Tubbergen

Marie Van Tubbergen serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan Medical School and directs the Pediatric NeuroRehab Program. Her clinical and research work focuses on optimizing rehabilitation outcomes for children with neurological conditions, particularly traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, and cerebral palsy through evidence-based interventions.

Her research expertise spans pediatric neurorehabilitation with emphasis on digital health implementation, cognitive assessment validation, and multidisciplinary care models. Key interests include telehealth adaptations of problem-solving therapies for adolescents, concussion knowledge translation across parent-child dyads, and overcoming systemic barriers in post-acute brain injury care.

Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a cohesive trajectory toward bridging research-clinical gaps, featuring studies on program implementation scalability, trans-diagnostic adaptation of TBI interventions, and validation of accessible neuropsychological tools for cerebral palsy. Her work consistently addresses real-world challenges in pediatric rehabilitation service delivery.

As Pediatric NeuroRehab Program Director, Dr. Van Tubbergen leads a multidisciplinary team integrating clinical care, research translation, and mentorship within Michigan Medicine's academic medical center framework, driving innovation in pediatric neurological recovery pathways.