First Annual Symposium on Regenerative Rehabilitation

November 3 - 4, 2011
DoubleTree by Hilton® Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown
One Bigelow Square | Pittsburgh, PA 15219



Sponsored by:

 
   
 
   
  Supported by:
   
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences
  • UPMC Rehabilitation Institute
  • The McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
  • University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
  • University of Pittsburgh Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Intent

Medical advances in the field of Regenerative Medicine are accelerating at an unprecedented rate.  Transplanting a lost limb, restoring function to a diseased organ, or harnessing the body's natural ability to heal itself are becoming part of our reality instead of a distant promise.

Technologies—such as cellular therapies, bioscaffolds, and artificial devices—are now in use or are being evaluated in clinical trials throughout the country. This Symposium will address the following:

  • How do we as clinicians and rehabilitation professionals follow up on a patient who had undergone a cellular therapy or a tissue engineering procedure?
  • How do we as investigators in the field of Regenerative Medicine make the most of these revolutionary results?

Few opportunities are available to bring together scientists and clinicians working in these two currently quite disparate fields: rehabilitation science and regenerative medicine. However rehabilitation science and regenerative therapies have to work closely in order to achieve a successful outcome for the patient. This situation created the need for open cross disciplinary work and collaborative communication.

This symposium provides the opportunity for researchers and clinicians from around the world to gather and learn about the latest developments, share ideas and concepts and create sustainable collaborations.

The First Annual Scientific Symposium on Regenerative Rehabilitation will bring together world-renowned experts in the fields of regenerative medicine and rehabilitation.

Objectives:

During this course, participants will:

  • Interact with cutting-edge researchers
  • Learn of the status of translating scientific discoveries into clinical practice
  • Network with colleagues and potential collaborators
  • Raise questions, debate the implications, plan follow-up studies, and discuss results
  • Share the status of their own research and clinical observations
  • Meet with presenters to learn about their thinking and future research directions
This program includes:
  • Distinguished guest speakers from major universities in the United States
  • Poster session
  • Exhibition
  • Case study session including a comprehensive perspective on rehabilitation from the following participants:
    • the clinician
    • the patient
    • the physical therapist
    • the scientist
Course Directors
  • Fabrisia Ambrosio, PhD, MPT
    Assistant Professor
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation & Director, Cellular Rehabilitation Laboratory University of Pittsburgh
  • Alan J. Russell, PhD
    Distinguished University Professor of Surgery & Director, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine UPMC and University of Pittsburgh
  • Michael Boninger, MD
    Professor and Chair
    Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation University of Pittsburgh

Who Should Attend

This course will provide updates on emerging technologies and will facilitate networking amongst physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists, physiatrists and scientists who have an interest in regenerative rehabilitation.

More on Regenerative Rehabilitation

Continuing Education Credit

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Pittsburgh designates this live activity for a maximum of 11.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other health care professionals are awarded 1.1 continuing education units (CEU’s) which are equal to 11.5 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.

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Photos are courtesy of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, and the Center for Biological Imaging-University of Pittsburgh.


Please check this link for the symposium brochure