Program Description

This symposium is designed to present the most recent research advances in spinal cord, brain injury and neuro-Rehabilitation. The summit will provide the most current developments in community awareness, education, resources and athletics for individuals with spinal cord injury.

Target Audience

Physicians, Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Clinical Case Managers, Social Workers, Nurses, Psychologists, Rehabilitation Counselors, Recreational Therapists, Researchers, family members, caregivers and individuals with or interested in spinal cord and/or brain injury.

Outcomes

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to:

• Identify recent advances in Brain Injury research.
• Explore the latest developments in Spinal Cord Injury research.
• Discuss community resources for individuals living with Spinal Cord Injury

Location

The conference will be held at the Lexington Convention Center, 430 West Vine Street, Lexington, KY.

Speakers

Christopher B. Shields, M.D.

• Professor and Norton Hospital Chair in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Louisville.
• Clinical Co-Director of the Kentucky Spinal

Cord Injury Research Center. With major interest in spinal cord Regeneration, particularly in neuroprotection, Axon regeneration, and translational research, Dr. Shields has held numerous prestigious positions in organizational neurosurgery. Over the past ten years he has been instrumental in creating the Kentucky Spinal Cord Injury Research Center in the Department of Neurosurgery.

Susan Harkema, Ph.D

• Associate Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Louisville.
• Director of Research for Frazier

Rehabilitation Institute. While at UCLA, Dr. Harkema developed a unique human model to explore the neural mechanisms that are responsible for sensory processing at the level of the spinal cord. Her involvement in perceiving the level of neuromuscular Plasticity after neurologic injury and the neural mechanisms responsible for locomotion primarily focuses on those individuals with spinal cord injury.

David Gater, MD, Ph.D

• Medical Director of Spinal Cord Injury Medicine, University of Michigan.
• Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan.

With a specialty in physical medicine and rehabilitation, spinal cord injury and electrodiagnostic medicine, Dr. Gater has contributed extensively in the research of wellness and health in spinal cord injury, exercise on body composition and complications in spinal cord injury.

David Burke, M.D.

• Director of the Brain Injury Unit at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital.
• Residency Program Director of the Harvard Medical School Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Combining interests in technology assistance for brain injury, chemistry of the brain, and brain injury outcomes, Dr. Burke has authored numerous publications and was awarded the Best Research Presentation, by poster, at the 2005 International Society of PM&R in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

David Hovda, Ph.D

• Director of UCLA Brain Injury Research Center.
• Vice-Chair of Research, Division of Neurosurgery,

David Geffen School of Medicine UCLA. Dr. David Hovda oversees all neuroscience research in the Neurosurgery Division at UCLA. Through his research involvement and fund raising efforts, he has successfully launched workshops related to neuroscientific techniques which fund research proposals from all UC campuses. Dr. Hovda’s interests include recovery of function after brain injury; electro-physiological characteristics of the injured brain; metabolic changes after brain injury and effects of brain injury upon development.

John T. Povlishock, Ph.D

• Chair of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Virginia Commonwealth University.
• Co-Director of the Neuroscience Center on the Medical College of Virginia Campus of Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr. Povlishock’s research focuses on traumatic brain injury with emphasis on neuroprotection including the use of hypothermic interventions to protect the brain and its intrinsic vasculature, His work has been reported in over one hundred and eighty papers, reviews, and books. Dr. Povlishock is currently the Editor-In-Chief for the Journal of Neurotrauma.

Gerald V. Klim, D.O.

• Associate Professor, University of Kentucky.
• Chairman of the Depar tment of Physical Medicine

and Rehabilitation, University of Kentucky. Dr. Klim is director of the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital and Medical Director of the Subacute Rehabilitation Program at the Lexington Center for Health and Rehabilitation. He has developed a reputation for excellence in medical-legal aspects of health care and in the delivery of subacute and geriatric rehabilitation.

Mike Schlappi

• Four-time Paralympic Medalist and two-time World

Champion in Wheelchair Basketball. While serving as President of Mike Schlappi Communications, Mr. Schlappi has written and authored two popular inspirational books. He is also the founder and director of the Wheelchair Spor ts Foundation, a non-profit organization that serves athletes with disabilities.

Ann E. Cody

• Vice President of B & D Sagamor Government

Relations Consulting Firm. Ms. Cody works with sports, Disability, and social service organizations to develop and implement strategic federal affairs programs to help advance client objectives. An established world-class athlete in the sport of track and field, Ms. Cody is also a board member of the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation.

Jim Hayes

• Head Coach of the Movin’ Mavs Wheelchair Basketball & Tennis Team, University of Texas at Arlington.

Coach Hayes has won six national college championships as head coach and was named “Man of the Year” in 2000 by Handicapped Resources. He was awarded the “2005 Spirit Award” by the National Wheelchair Basketball Association. He is also founder of the Office of Students with Disabilities at UTA.

Cheryl L. Vines, M.S.

• Executive Director of the Arkansas Spinal Cord

Commission in Little Rock, Arkansas. Ms. Vines, in collaboration with other agencies, provides assistance to individuals with spinal cord injury and other disabilities. She also serves as liaison to the Advisory Commission and Governor’s Office to carry out legislative mandates and assure compliance with state and federal regulations. Ms. Vines has just been named to the National Spinal Cord Injury Association Board of Directors and, in addition, serves on the PVA Research & Education Review Board.

Hotel Information

Rooms have been reserved at the Hyatt Regency Hotel,401 W. High Street, Lexington, KY. In order to receivethe special rate of $95.00 per night, please call(800) 233-1234 and mention you are attending theSpinal Cord Injury Association of Kentucky conferencewhen making reservations. Reservations must be madeno later than September 8, 2005. Rooms cannot beguaranteed after that time. Please contact (859) 367-7189for more information.

Pre-Conference Reception

A pre-conference reception will be held Thursday,September 29, 2005, hosted by Cardinal Hill RehabilitationHospital, 2050 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY. Appetizerswill be served. Featured speaker, Gerald V. Klim, D.O.,University of Kentucky Physical Medicine and Rehabilita-tion, will present “Current State of Neuro-EndocrineDysfunction Traumatic Brain Injury.” Please call (859)367-7189 for more information.

Registration.......................................6:00pm
Reception..........................................6:30pm
Presentation......................................7:00pm

General Information

Driving Directions to Lexington Convention Center and Hyatt Regency

From Bluegrass Airport:
When leaving the Airport, turn left onto Man O’War Blvd.then right at the lights onto Versailles Road (US 60 East).Follow the signs into downtown Lexington. Versailles Roadturns into Maxwell Street. Turn left onto South Broadway.Hotel is on the corner of High Street and South Broadway.

From I-75 South:
Take I-75 South to Exit 113 (Paris Exit). Turn right ontoParis Pike, which turns into Broadway. Follow Broadwayto downtown and turn right on High Street.

From I-75 North:
Take I-75 North to Exit 104 and turn left onto RichmondRoad. Follow to downtown. (Richmond Road will turninto Main Street), Turn left on Broadway and right on toHigh Street.

From I-64 West:
Follow I-64 West until it joins I-75 North. Take Exit 113(Paris Exit). Turn right onto Paris Pike, which turns intoBroadway and follow into downtown past Main Street.Turn right on High Street.

From I-64 East:
Follow I-64 East until it joins I-75 South and take to Exit113 (Paris Exit). Turn right onto Paris Pike, which turnsinto Broadway and follow into downtown past Main Street.Turn right on High Street.

Continuing Education

Certificates of Attendance will be awarded toall participants and may be used for CEUverification and credits.

PHYSICIANS

Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education(ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Universityof Kentucky College of Medicine and Cardinal HillRehabilitation Hospital. The University of KentuckyCollege of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME toprovide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine designatesthis educational activity for a maximum of 9.5 Category 1credits toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award.Each physician should claim only those credits actuallyspent in the educational activity.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine presentsthis activity for educational purposes only. Participants areexpected to utilize their own expertise and judgment whileengaged in the practice of medicine. The content of thepresentations is provided solely by presenters who havebeen selected for presentations because of recognizedexpertise in their field. The University of Kentucky providesequal education and employment opportunities.

Faculty presenters of continuing education programssponsored by the University of Kentucky College ofMedicine are expected to disclose any real or perceivedconflict of interest related to the content of theirpresentations. Copies of faculty disclosures areincluded in participant program materials or given priorto the lecture.

NURSING

This program has been approved by the Kentucky Board ofNursing for 8.4 nursing contact hours (KBN 4-0009-05-018; Exp. 7/1/06). Kentucky Board of Nursing approval ofan individual nursing continuing education provider doesnot constitute endorsement of program content. RNs andLPNs must present their nursing license, attend the entirepresentation, and complete an evaluation form in order toreceive CEUs.

CERTIFIED CASE MANAGEMENT

Continuing Education of 7 contact hours are pendingapproval through the Commission for Case ManagementCertification.

Social Work

Continuing Education of 8.40 contact hours are pendingthrough the Kentucky Board of Social Work.

PSYCHOLOGY

Continuing Education of 8 contact hours are pendingapproval through the Kentucky Psychological Association.

RECREATIONAL THERAPISTS

Continuing Education Units are pending approval throughthe American Therapeutic Recreation Association. ATRAhas been reviewed and approved as an Authorized Providerby the International Association for Continuing Educationand Training (IACET).

Occupational Therapy

Continuing Education of 7 contact hours are pendingapproval through the Kentucky Board of Licensure forOccupational Therapy.

Physical Therapy

Continuing Education of 7 contact hours are pendingapproval through the Kentucky Physical TherapyAssociation.