Guest Editor’s Commentary

Bioinformatics offers the opportunity to leverage collaborations to define and deliver optimal care based on individual impairments, neuro-recovery, genetic makeup, and physiology. Evidence-informed rehabilitation, coupled with individual health status and social supports, is a game changer for optimizing quality of life. This special issue and conference are intended to prompt dialogue and collaboration to enable Bioinformatics' data to routinely inform SCI Rehabilitation.

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  The development of large longitudinal datasets represents an unprecedented opportunity for combining data across fields.
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  Data linkage can provide multitude of opportunities given the joint perils of a relatively rare condition and substantial impairment heterogeneity.
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  Meaningful outcomes for individuals may require additional resources and innovative approaches to service delivery.