Phillip Popovich

SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM and IMMUNE DYSREGULATION AFTER SCI

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

1.)  Explain level-dependent regulation of immune function and the implications of SCI at above and below the spinal level at which the sympathetic nervous system (SNS) influence peripheral immune organs

2.)  Describe autonomic dysreflexia and outline the potential implications of spontaneous dysreflexia on survival and function of immune cells.

3.)  Discuss how SCI-mediated disruption of the SNS could impact prophylactic and therapeutic vaccination strategies.