CSCI-RA 2024 | Finding Commonalities and Seeking Consensus

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CSCI-RA 2024 | Finding Commonalities and Seeking Consensus

CSCI-RA 2024 | Finding Commonalities and Seeking Consensus

MS and SCI Rehabilitation

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Reg. Deadline : November 22, 2024 12:00 am
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Mississauga
3670 Hurontario Street
Mississauga, ON L5B 1P3
+1 905-896-1000
Canada

Objectives: At the end of the conference participants will be able to:

  1. Highlight similarities and differences in SCI and MS rehabilitation principles, processes, therapies and technologies
  2. Inform and restate on the future of MS and SCI rehabilitation
  3. Facilitate knowledge translation in neurorehabilitation
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REGISTRATION POLICY:

Full conference registration cannot be shared between two or more delegates - all persons wishing to attend must register individually. Delegate information is shared with exhibitors. To reduce the risk of accidental exposure to allergens, this conference is a Fragrance-Free Environment. Food allergies and dietary restrictions must be entered during registration. Dietary needs are ultimately the responsibility of the delegate, and some accommodations may not be possible. Failure to identify an attendee's dietary needs may prevent the catering team from fully accommodating those needs. Catering orders are placed 14 days in advance and are finalized 7 days in advance of the event.

DELEGATE CANCELLATION / SUBSTITUTION / REFUND POLICY:

Registration cancellation must be received in writing to the conference office no later than 1 month before the event start date, for registration fees to be refunded. No refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date. However, substitutions can be made such that a colleague can take your place. An administration cancellation charge of $75 will apply to all refunds. Refunds will not be granted to attendees who do not attend the conference and have not cancelled in accordance with the above policy.

CONFERENCE CANCELLATION POLICY:

The Organizing Committee reserves the right to cancel the conference and return all fees in the event of insufficient registration. The liability of the Organizing Committee is limited to the registration fee. The Organizing Committee will not be responsible for any losses incurred by registrants, including but not limited to travel expenses (airfare, accommodations, etc.).

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Delta Hotels Toronto Mississauga

3670 Hurontario Street Mississauga, Ontario L5B 1P3

Delta Hotels is extending a group discount to our attendees! CSCI-RA Education Day 2024 attendees may book their rooms starting at only $190/night. This rate is available for to . The last day to book your room is .

Note: Because space is limited, book your rooms as early as possible. These rooms are available on a first-come first-serve basis!

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Program

(Day 1)
0900-1000

Registration and networking

Time to network
0945-1000

Opening Remarks

Welcome
Dr. B. Catharine CravenDr. Kristin Musselman
1000-1030
1030-1100
1100-1200

Break with Exhibitors

Exhibit Hall Open
1200-1230

Lunch

Time to network
1230-1330
1330-1430
1430-1500
1500-1600

Reception with Exhibitors

Time to network

Dr. B. Catharine Craven

Session:

Cathy Craven is the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute/ University of Toronto Cope Family Chair in SCI Health Systems Innovation. She is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto. Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Program and Senior Scientist at KITE Research Institute within University Health Network. Dr. Craven is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and the American Spinal Injury Association.

Dr. Craven is Chair of the Canadian SCI -Rehabilitation Association. Dr Craven is the Evaluation Lead for the SCI Implementation and Evaluation Quality Care Consortium (www.sciconsortium.ca) and is Co-Primary Investigator for the Can-SCIP guidelines (https://kite-uhn.com/can-scip). She has published over 250 articles on related topics and obtained 25M CAD in research funding as a primary investigator (ORCID 0000-0001-8234-6803). www.cravenlab.ca; #@drcathycraven.

Dr. Kristin Musselman

Session:

Dr. Kristin Musselman is a physical therapist, Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Toronto, Scientist with the Neural Engineering and Therapeutics Team at KITE, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute – Lyndhurst Centre, and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Multi-morbidity and Complex Rehabilitation. She completed a BSc (Life Sciences) and BScPT at Queen's University, followed by a MSc (Neurosciences) and PhD (Rehabilitation Science) at the University of Alberta. Dr. Musselman was a CIHR Post-doctoral Fellow at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Kennedy Krieger Institute from 2010-2013. She is academic lead of the Canadian SCI Walking Measures Group and Co-Chair of the Canadian ABT Community of Practice.

Dr. Sarah Donkers

Session:

Dr. Sarah Donkers is an Associate Professor, School of Rehabilitation Science, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan. She is a physiotherapist turned neuroscience researcher specialized in neurorehabilitation. In addition to her clinical experience, Dr. Donkers has conducted numerous studies investigating interventions to promote improvements in walking, balance, physical activity levels, symptom management, and neurorecovery. She is dedicated to improving the access to and quality of rehabilitation services for individuals living with neurological conditions, especially multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Rober Simpson PhD, MBChB (MD)

Session:

Dr Robert Simpson is an MD PhD staff physiatrist and clinician investigator in the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine, University of Toronto. Dr Simpson is fellowship trained in Integrative Medicine, and is trained to teach Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, and Mindfulness-based interventions in health and social care. Dr Simpson's research is focused on developing and evaluating complex interventions in rehabilitation.