Robynne G. Braun MD PhD
Neurorehabilitation
Director, Inpatient Rehabilitation Medicine Program, University of Maryland Medical Center
2200 Kernan DriveUniversity of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopedic InstituteBaltimore, MD 21207
Overview of Dr. Braun
Dr. Robynne Braun is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a subspecialty in Neurorehabilitation, based in Baltimore, MD. Her academic background includes a Ph.D. in Movement Sciences and an M.S. in Kinesiology, both from the University of Illinois, Chicago, and an MD from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She has served as an Associate Professor and previously an Assistant Professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Braun's work focuses on stroke rehabilitation, clinical research, and general physical medicine. Among her publications are studies on stroke recovery and assessment methods in critically ill patients. She has contributed to the "Validation of Early Prognostic Data for Recovery Outcome After Stroke for Future, Higher Yield Trials" clinical trial. Her honors include the ERF New Investigator Award from the Foundation for PM&R and the Harrity Scholarship from Loyola University.
Education & Training
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthTrainee, Science of Clinical Investigation Certification Program, 2015 - 2016
University of WashingtonResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2012 - 2015
Loyola University Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of MedicineClass of 2011- University of Illinois at ChicagoPh.D., Movement Sciences, 2002 - 2007
Certifications & Licensure
MD State Medical License 2015 - 2026
WA State Medical License 2012 - 2015
IL State Medical License 2011 - 2012
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- ERF New Investigator Award Foundation for PM&R, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2009
- Harrity Scholarship Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine, 2008-2009
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi 2002
Clinical Trials
- Validation of Early Prognostic Data for Recovery Outcome After Stroke for Future, Higher Yield Trials Start of enrollment: 2022 Jun 18
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Molecular biomarkers in stroke recovery: Consensus-based core recommendations from the fourth Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable.Matthew A Edwardson, Robynne G Braun, Chad M Aldridge, Rufus Akinyemi, Stefan T Engelter
International Journal of Stroke. 2026-08-18 - Genomic insights into stroke recovery: cross-phenotype associations.Chad Aldridge, Robynne Braun, Livia Parodi, Keith Lohse, Matthew A Edwardson
Brain Communications. 2026-01-01 - 2 citationsNeighborhood Deprivation and Days Spent at Home After Fall-Related Hip Fracture.Alyssa M Baginski, Robynne G Braun, Chixiang Chen, Na Sun, Jay Magaziner
JAMA Network Open. 2025-12-01
Journal Articles
- Effects of the BDNF Val66Met Polymorphism on Functional Status and Disability in Young Stroke PatientsRobynne Braun, MD, PLoS One
- Gene therapy for inherited muscle diseases: where genetics meets rehabilitation medicineBraun RG, Wang Z, Mack DL, Childers MK, American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1/1/2014
- Kinematic analysis of motor recovery with human adult bone marrow-derived somatic cell therapy in a rat model of strokeBraun, RG, Andrews, EM, Kartje GL, Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 1/1/2012
Abstracts/Posters
- Stroke Consequences on Movement Control of the "Unaffected" Upper Limb.Giuffrida, C, Newton, L, O'Neil, K, Posse, C, Kim, SB, Gravenhorst, RM, Heilman, KM, & Cauraugh, J, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1/1/2005
Lectures
- Examining the Effects of Stretch on AAV-Mediated Gene Therapy in Cultured Human Skeletal Muscle.San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2014
- Kinematic analysis of motor recovery with human adult bone marrow derived somatic cell therapy in a rat model of stroke.Orlando, FL - 1/1/2011
- Effects of Vision and Task Complexity on Motor Performance of the Ipsilesional Arm in a Left Hemisphere Stroke Patient versus Controls.Montreal, Canada - 1/1/2010
Press Mentions
New Roadmap Aims to Transform Stroke Recovery Through Personalized RehabilitationAugust 26th, 2026- New Stroke Guidelines Could Help Pave the Way for Precision RehabilitationSeptember 8th, 2026
- HMN 2026: How New Guidelines Aim to Bring Precision Medicine to Stroke RehabilitationSeptember 25th, 2026
Grant Support
- Transcriptional Profiling of the Post-Stroke Immune Response to Tailor Rehabilitation TimelinesNIH/NCMRR2024–2027
- Transcriptional Profiling of the Post-Stroke Immune Response to Tailor Rehabilitation TimelinesUNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE2024–2026
- Neural mechanisms of motor recovery with adaptive training technologies in post-stroke hemiparesisNIH/NIA Claude D. Pepper Center2021–2023
- Predicting Rehabilitation Potential for the Upper Extremity after Stroke.NIH/NICHD2018–2020
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- French
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