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Retreat on Regenerative Medicine in Rehabilitation
Conference Dates: August 5-9, 2012
Purpose: Regenerative medicine is a field dedicated to replacing or regenerating living tissues to restore normal function. Currently, biochemists, cell biologists, and developmental biologists dominate the field because the state-of-the-art science is directed at manipulating cell fate. However, recent work has suggested that the biomechanical environment of these cells is pivotal to their ultimate differentiation, health, and function. Given the long-term trajectory of this field and the impact of recent findings, this is an ideal time for rehabilitation scientists to become involved. We have the skills to integrate biology, biomechanics, and physiology in a way that allows the timing and intensity of physical interventions to be optimized for tissue regeneration and ultimately, patient function.
The Retreat is one of the most important activities of the Section on Research of the American Physical Therapy Association. The Section heavily subsidizes the cost of the program and accommodations, so all members are encouraged to apply early, as space is limited. This year’s topic and speaker lists are exceptional, so we expect registration to close early. Students and post-docs are encouraged to apply for the meeting, and a special discounted rate is available for the first 30 qualified applicants in this category. Abstracts will be accepted for poster presentation at the meeting. Importantly, the topic does not need to be grounded in regenerative medicine, but we encourage all abstracts and posters to highlight the potential applications of regenerative medicine and rehabilitation.
Conference Location: Beaver Hollow Conference Center (http://www.beaverhollow.com/), New York
Format: Gordon-style
Conference registration and abstract submission is now open. (http://www.ptresearch.org/article/10...nsored-retreat)
Confirmed Speakers:
Keynote Address- The Mechanical Environment of Cells
Dennis Discher, PhD (University of Pennsylvannia)
Regenerative Medicine- Orthopaedic Applications
Johnny Huard, PhD (University of Pittsburgh)
Stem cells and their Mechanical Environment
Adam Engler, PhD (University of California San Diego)
Regenerative Medicine- Articular Cartilage Applications
Clark Hung, PhD (Columbia University)
Regenerative Medicine- Ligaments and Tendon Applications
Keith Baar, PhD (University of California, Davis)
Rehabilitation and Regenerative Approaches in Skeletal Muscle
Fabrisia Ambrosiso, PT, PhD (University of Pittsburgh)
Regenerative Medicine Approaches in Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy
Alessandra Sacco, PhD (Sanford-Burnham Institute, La Jolla, CA)
Cell and Tissue Level Adaptations to Skeletal Muscle Spacticity
Richard L. Lieber, PhD (University of California San Diego)
Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury
V. Reggie Edgerton, PhD (University of California Los Angeles)
Locomotor Training after Spinal Cord Injury
Susan Harkema, PhD (University of Louisville)
Cell Biology and Exercise
D. Michelle Basso, PT, EdD (Ohio State University)
Molecular Approaches to Understanding Dosing after Spinal Cord Injury
Richard Shields, PT, PhD (University of Iowa)
Caloric Restriction, Diet, and Skeletal Muscle Regeneration
Simon Schenk, PhD (University of California San Diego)
Biomarkers/Tissue recovery in the Intervertebral Disc
Gwen Sowa, PhD (University of Pittsburgh)
Regenerative Medicine- Peripheral Nerve Applications
Wendy Campana, PhD (University of California San Diego)
CNS Repair and Regeneration
Mark Tuszynski, MD, PhD (University of California San Diego)
Muscle and Connective Tissue Development
Gabrielle Kardon, PhD (University of Utah)
Intermittent Hypoxia and Spinal Cord Regeneration
Randy Trumbower, PT, PhD (Emory University)
Functional Recoevery After Spinal Cord Injury
Heather Ross, PT, PhD (University of Florida)
Meeting Summary and Future Directions
W. Zev Rymer, MD, PhD (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)
For Questions, please contact:
Samuel R. Ward, PT, PhD
Associate Professor
Departments of Radiology, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Bioengineering
University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive (mail code 0610, MTF114)
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 534-4918
Purpose: Regenerative medicine is a field dedicated to replacing or regenerating living tissues to restore normal function. Currently, biochemists, cell biologists, and developmental biologists dominate the field because the state-of-the-art science is directed at manipulating cell fate. However, recent work has suggested that the biomechanical environment of these cells is pivotal to their ultimate differentiation, health, and function. Given the long-term trajectory of this field and the impact of recent findings, this is an ideal time for rehabilitation scientists to become involved. We have the skills to integrate biology, biomechanics, and physiology in a way that allows the timing and intensity of physical interventions to be optimized for tissue regeneration and ultimately, patient function.
The Retreat is one of the most important activities of the Section on Research of the American Physical Therapy Association. The Section heavily subsidizes the cost of the program and accommodations, so all members are encouraged to apply early, as space is limited. This year’s topic and speaker lists are exceptional, so we expect registration to close early. Students and post-docs are encouraged to apply for the meeting, and a special discounted rate is available for the first 30 qualified applicants in this category. Abstracts will be accepted for poster presentation at the meeting. Importantly, the topic does not need to be grounded in regenerative medicine, but we encourage all abstracts and posters to highlight the potential applications of regenerative medicine and rehabilitation.
Conference Location: Beaver Hollow Conference Center (http://www.beaverhollow.com/), New York
Format: Gordon-style
Conference registration and abstract submission is now open. (http://www.ptresearch.org/article/10...nsored-retreat)
Confirmed Speakers:
Keynote Address- The Mechanical Environment of Cells
Dennis Discher, PhD (University of Pennsylvannia)
Regenerative Medicine- Orthopaedic Applications
Johnny Huard, PhD (University of Pittsburgh)
Stem cells and their Mechanical Environment
Adam Engler, PhD (University of California San Diego)
Regenerative Medicine- Articular Cartilage Applications
Clark Hung, PhD (Columbia University)
Regenerative Medicine- Ligaments and Tendon Applications
Keith Baar, PhD (University of California, Davis)
Rehabilitation and Regenerative Approaches in Skeletal Muscle
Fabrisia Ambrosiso, PT, PhD (University of Pittsburgh)
Regenerative Medicine Approaches in Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy
Alessandra Sacco, PhD (Sanford-Burnham Institute, La Jolla, CA)
Cell and Tissue Level Adaptations to Skeletal Muscle Spacticity
Richard L. Lieber, PhD (University of California San Diego)
Recovery after Spinal Cord Injury
V. Reggie Edgerton, PhD (University of California Los Angeles)
Locomotor Training after Spinal Cord Injury
Susan Harkema, PhD (University of Louisville)
Cell Biology and Exercise
D. Michelle Basso, PT, EdD (Ohio State University)
Molecular Approaches to Understanding Dosing after Spinal Cord Injury
Richard Shields, PT, PhD (University of Iowa)
Caloric Restriction, Diet, and Skeletal Muscle Regeneration
Simon Schenk, PhD (University of California San Diego)
Biomarkers/Tissue recovery in the Intervertebral Disc
Gwen Sowa, PhD (University of Pittsburgh)
Regenerative Medicine- Peripheral Nerve Applications
Wendy Campana, PhD (University of California San Diego)
CNS Repair and Regeneration
Mark Tuszynski, MD, PhD (University of California San Diego)
Muscle and Connective Tissue Development
Gabrielle Kardon, PhD (University of Utah)
Intermittent Hypoxia and Spinal Cord Regeneration
Randy Trumbower, PT, PhD (Emory University)
Functional Recoevery After Spinal Cord Injury
Heather Ross, PT, PhD (University of Florida)
Meeting Summary and Future Directions
W. Zev Rymer, MD, PhD (Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)
For Questions, please contact:
Samuel R. Ward, PT, PhD
Associate Professor
Departments of Radiology, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Bioengineering
University of California San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive (mail code 0610, MTF114)
La Jolla, CA 92093
(858) 534-4918
