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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of University Health Services Professional Education Programs (UHS-PEP) of Virginia Commonwealth University Health System and National Neurotrauma Society. UHS-PEP is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.  

UHS-PEP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 25.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This continuing education activity meets the criteria of Virginia Commonwealth University and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 2.5 CEUs will be awarded and recorded with the University.

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The goals of the 2010 Symposium are:

• To gather the international leaders in both basic and clinical science who focus on finding a cure for brain and/or spinal cord traumatic injury.

• To provide an international platform to compare and contrast scientific findings related to the neurobiology of central nervous system trauma.

• To provide a means to disseminate neuroscientific information obtained from various research centers throughout the world related to the management and treatment of patients suffering from neurotrauma.

• To attract young scientists to the field of neurotrauma by impressing on them the scope of the problem and the potential for meritorious science.

• To solidify the concept of translational research not only between basic and clinical science but also between academia and industry.

At the conclusion of this activity the learner should be able to:

• Describe an overall epidemiological status of the significance of brain and spinal cord trauma on international health care demands and the effect on the world economy.

• Evaluate the results of the most resent clinical trials in both brain and spinal cord traumatic injury.

• Catalogue the current advocated strategies for pre-hospital, emergency medicine, neurointensive care, management and rehabilitation for patients sustaining brain and/or spinal cord trauma.

• Explain the current state of the basic and clinical neuroscience of neurotrauma as it pertains to cell protection, plasticity and recovery of function.

• Demonstrate how interdisciplinary approaches can enhance translational science targeting areas of greatest potential impact in terms of finding a cure for neurotrauma.

• Identify the neurobiological factors that contribute to how the central nervous system responds to trauma.

WiNTR is an organization established to promote international gender equality in neurotrauma research. WINTR is an organization for all individuals interested in these aims, regardless of gender. We appreciate a wide diversity of ideas and opinions to help the organization successfully meet its goals. Please click here for more information on Women in Neurotrauma Research (WiNTR) or to become a member.

2010 WiNTR ACTIVITIES at the NEUROTRAUMA CONFERENCE Monday, June 14th - WINTR Business Meeting 4:30-5:30 Chablis Room Join us for a chance to contribute to a nationally recognized organization - open to all members   Tuesday, June 15th - WINTR Special Session: Mixing science and motherhood: Achieving Balance 12:30-2:00 Colleen Atkins, Linda Noble, Dong Sun and Christina Marmarou talk about their experiences. Tuesday, June 15th - WINTR Mentoring Program & Networking Reception 5:30-7:30pm Versailles Ballroom Join us for an evening of light dinner, laughter and discussion between protégé and mentor. A great opportunity to network with leading researchers across the field or lend advice to hungry, aspiring Neurotrauma researchers!   NNS 2011 - July 10-13 at the Westin Diplomat Resort, Fort Lauderdale, FL NNS 2012 - July 22-25 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa, Phoenix, AZ