Her research - a first of its kind - will evaluate whether electrical stimulation of the brain can improve blood pressure control in individuals with spinal cord injury, which among other things would improve their ability to engage in physical rehabilitation. The electrical stimulation appears to counter the negative sensations, including blackouts that many people with spinal cord injuries experience when they sit up after being in a horizontal position. These sensations make it very difficult for patients to start the exercise regimes that are necessary to regain sensation and mobility.