2012 ASNR Conference
The application of new insights in neural repair
and motor control to neurorehabilitation
Meeting Format:
The keynote speakers (Dr. Mindy Levin and Dr. Douglas Katz) will address in their award lectures the application of basic science principles of motor control and motor learning to enhancing upper limb motor recovery after stroke, and recent advances in understanding TBI from pathophysiologic research and prospective neurosurgical studies.
After the award lectures, a symposium will be organized on the effects of Parkinson’s disease on the cognition, perception and gait as a source of decline in daily functional activities and quality of life. Outcomes from neuropsychological tests, visual psychophysical, cognitive and imaging techniques and human motion analyses will be reported. At the end of the meeting there will be a poster session and all registered attendees will be welcome to present their posters.
A second symposium will be offered on sleep disturbances commonly observed after traumatic brain injury. The nature of the impairments to sleep centers due to acceleration/ deceleration injury sleep centers deep in the brain will be explained. The symposium will cover the relevant literature of sleep disturbance in brain injury as well as treatment options for patients at various stages of recovery. Future directions for research will be discussed as well.
At the end of the meeting there will be a poster session and all registered attendees will be welcome to present their posters.
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm: Award Lectures by Dr. Doug Katz and Dr. Mindy Levin
2:45 pm - 4:15 pm: Parkinson's Disease Symposium directed by Dr. Alice Cronin-Golomb
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium directed by Dr. Harvey Levin
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Reception
Conference Day Chair:
Robert C. Wagenaar, PhD
Outstanding Clinician Award Lecture:
Dr. Mindy Levin, PhD, PT, Professor of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University
See Abstract entitled: Applying basic science principles of motor control and motor learning to enhancing upper limb motor recovery after stroke
Viste Award Lecture
Dr. Douglas Katz, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Brain Injury Program, Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital, Massachusetts.
See Abstract entitled: Brain Injury Rehabilitation is Coming of Age
Symposium:
Dr. Alice Cronin-Golomb, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Boston University
Dr. Robert S. Ross, PhD, Research Assistant Professor of Psychology and the Center for Memory and Brain, Boston University
Dr. Robert C. Wagenaar, PhD, Professor of Physical Therapy
See Abstract entitled: Effects of Parkinson’s Disease on Cognition, Perception and Gait
Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel
Vancouver, BC, Canada
October 10th, 2012
12:30-7:00pm
Hotel Information:
ASNR has a block of rooms held for this conference at the Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside Hotel with a room rate of 175.00(CAD). You may call to make your reserve today at 604.698.9211.
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