November 12-13, 2012
University Club,
123 University Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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A Special Thanks To:
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- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences
- UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
- The McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
- Rehabilitation R&D Center of Excellence at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Please join us for this exciting event and interact with renowned researchers and clinicians in Regenerative Rehabilitation, an emerging field that brings discoveries in tissue engineering and cellular therapies to the benefit of patients, while stimulating innovative approaches for physicians and physical therapists.
- Are clinicians ready to make the most out of these Regenerative Medicine therapies?
- Are scientists incorporating feedback from clinicians applying these revolutionary therapies in their research projects?
Experience the opportunity to attend special introductory sessions on Regenerative Medicine, presentations delivered by key speakers in Regenerative Rehabilitation and highly interactive and translational plenary sessions.
Objectives:
During this course, participants will:
- Discover integrated methods to enhance tissue healing and regeneration through the application of clinically available rehabilitation approaches.
- Understand the principles of regenerative medicine and how rehabilitation will interface with this state-of-the-art technology for optimal patient recovery.
- Participate in novel interactions with clinicians, researchers and therapists through formal and informal networking activities.
This program includes:
- Mechanotransduction as a Tool in Tissue Healing
- Current controversies in Regenerative Medicine
- The Impact of Rehabilitation on Cellular Therapies
- Regenerative Rehabilitation in Military Medicine
- Training the Transplant: Implications for the Treatment of Neurological Pathologies
- Regenerative Rehabilitation in Education
- Clinical Innovations in Regenerative Rehabilitation: sessions on brain computer interfaces, biological scaffolds and modeling of inflammation
- Poster session and industry exhibits
Course Directors
- Fabrisia Ambrosio, PhD, MPT
Assistant Professor
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation & Director, Cellular Rehabilitation Laboratory
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
- Michael Boninger, MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
- Anthony Delitto, PhD, PT, FAPTA
Professor and Associate Dean of Research
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
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Thomas A. Rando, MD, PhD
Professor
Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences
Stanford University School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
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William R. Wagner, PhD
Director, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Professor of Surgery, Bioengineering & Chemical Engineering
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
External Advisory Board:
- Steve L. Wolf, PhD, PT, FAPTA, FAHA
Professor, Departments of Rehab Medicine, Medicine, Cell Biology
Emory University School of Medicine
Atlanta, GA
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Richard K. Shields PT, PhD, FAPTA
Professor and Chair
Dept of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences
Carver College of Medicine
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Who Should Attend
- Program directors and faculty members of Rehabilitation programs
- Scientists and clinicians working or with interest in the fields of Regenerative Medicine, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy
- Young investigators, clinicians, graduate students with related interests, residents and nurses
- Industry and military representatives
More on Regenerative Rehabilitation
- Regenerative Rehabilitation: A Call to Action
- The Emerging Relationship Between Regenerative Medicine and Physical Therapeutics
- Paralyzed man moves robotic arm with his thoughts
Regenerative Rehabilitation Podcasts
Stephen L. Wolf, PhD, PT, FAPTA
Continuing Education Credit
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 16.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Each physician should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other health care professionals are awarded 1.6 continuing education units (CEU's) which are equal to 16.0 contact hours.
The University of Pittsburgh is a pre-approved provider of CE for the State Board of Physical Therapy.
Participation by all individuals is encouraged. Advance notification of any special needs will help us provide better service. Please notify us of your needs at least two weeks in advance of the program by calling 001-(412) 624 5247.
The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Further, the University will continue to take affirmative steps to support and advance these values consistent with the University's mission. This policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in University programs and activities. This is a commitment made by the University and is in accordance with federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations. For information on University equal opportunity and affirmative action programs and complaint/grievance procedures, please contact: William A. Savage, Assistant to the Chancellor and Director of Affirmative Action (and Title IX and 504 Coordinator), Office of Affirmative Action, 901 William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, (412) 648-7860.
Photos are courtesy of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and the Center for Biological Imaging-University of Pittsburgh.