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The American Neurological’s
7TH ANNUAL
Translational and Clinical Research
Course for Clinician-Scientists
July 19 – 21, 2015
Mt. Washington Conference Center, Baltimore, MD
myana.org/programs/translational-and-clinical-research-course
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7TH ANNUAL
Translational and Clinical Research
Course for Clinician-Scientists
July 19 – 21, 2015 | Mt. Washington Conference Center, Baltimore, MD
Course Description
The course is designed to further the development of young neuroscientists
interested in or engaged in translational or clinical research. Compared to fields
like oncology, cardiology, and diabetes and metabolism, the clinical neurosciences
currently lack well-established pathways for providing this kind of training for
fellows and junior faculty. This three-day course will engage selected research
fellows, residents, and junior faculty in an analysis of the development of therapies
for neurological diseases. The purpose of this course is to encourage trainees and
junior faculty to pursue careers in neurology, in particular academic neurology.
Throughout the course, strategies for career development will be interwoven with
the didactic material. The sequence of topics will work forward from the early
stages of development, including initial screening and efficacy testing in model
systems, to the evolution of therapeutic hypotheses, through early-, middle-, and
late-stage clinical trials, and the post-marketing assessment of therapies testing.
Lectures, group discussions, and case examples will be used as learning
strategies. Each day will include time for networking with other participants
and speakers. Small group discussions will allow participants to further explore
specific areas of interest.
2015 Translational and Clinical
Research Course Committee
Craig Blackstone, M.D., Ph.D., Chair,
National Institute of Neurological
Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), National
Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, MD
Jacqueline French, M.D.
New York University, New York, NY
Karl Kieburtz, M.D., M.P.H.
University of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Christopher Austin, M.D.
National Institutes of Health (NIH),
Bethesda, MD
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Barbara Slusher, Ph.D., M.A.S.
John Hopkins University School of
Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Jeremy Shefner, M.D., Ph.D.
Barrow Neurological Institute,
Phoenix, AZ
Justin C. McArthur, M.B.B.S.,
M.P.H., F.A.A.N.
Johns Hopkins University School of
Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Accreditation and Designation
Statement(s)
The American Neurological Association (ANA) is accredited
by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education
(ACCME) to provide continuing medical education (CME) for
physicians.
ANA designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.5 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
For detailed CME information, please reference the CME
Information & Instructions Program Insert on-site at the
Translational and Clinical Research Course for Clinician-Scientists.
Application Process
To register, please complete the following registration form and
return by email to szuba@myana.org. Or use the online form
found at myana.org/7th-annual-tcrc-application-form.
A complete packet will include the following:
1.A complete application form.
2.A statement including:
•A short introduction of yourself and an outline of your
current position, career plan, and clinical/translational
research interests.
•Your career goals for the next 10 years.
•Your primary objectives for this course
(what you hope to learn/accomplish).
3.A copy of your bio-sketch or CV with abbreviated bibliography.
Deadline
The application, statement, and bio-sketch should be
submitted electronically by using the online form or email to
szuba@myana.org no later than May 31, 2015.
Please note: If your packet does not include a personal statement
and/or bio-sketch, the application will be incomplete and will not
be considered.
Course Fees
There is no registration fee for the course. ANA will also cover
a two-night hotel stay on July 19 and 20 at the Mt. Washington
Conference Center, Baltimore, MD. As a participant, you are
responsible for covering costs associated with all other travel
arrangements and fees.
Selection Process
Participants’ complete applications will be subject to
committee review to confirm that the applicant’s career path
and background are appropriate for the course. Acceptance to
the course is based on potential for a research career and the
value of the course to the applicant given their career stage.
Applicants will be notified of their status in June 2015.
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Testimonials
“Excellent! Built in time to develop and
reinforce professional relationships.”
“This was a nice chance to discuss
more informally with mentors in a more
personal style and get some useful
information/advice — all of them were
accessible and willing to share insight.”
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Schedule:
SUNDAY, JULY 19
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration
6:00 p.m.
Evening Arrival, Welcome Reception, and Dinner
MONDAY, JULY 20
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.Introduction
Course Director, Craig Blackstone, M.D., Ph.D., National Institute of Neurological Disorders
and Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.Producing Neurological Therapies: How We Are Doing
Walter Koroshetz, M.D., National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS),
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.How Clinical Development Can Inform Translational Science
Jacqueline French, M.D., New York University Langone Medical Center
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.Using the Clinical and Translational Science Award System Effectively
Karl Kieburtz, M.D., M.P.H., University of Rochester Medical Center
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.Innovative Roles of NCATS in Translational Neurology
Petra Kaufmann, M.D., M.S., National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS),
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.Keynote Address
Merit Cudkowicz, M.D., Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Designing Early Stage Trials: Examples from Muscular Dystrophy Research
Kathryn Wagner, M.D., Ph.D., Kennedy Krieger Institute
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.Small Group Break-out Sessions with Faculty
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Dinner
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Schedule (continued)
TUESDAY, JULY 21
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.Accelerating Clinical and Translational Science with Clinical Research Version 2.0
(Online/Mobile/User-Generated Participatory Research)
Anthony S. Kim, M.D., University of California, San Francisco
8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Working with Foundations and Patient Organizations
Course Director, Craig Blackstone, M.D., Ph.D., National Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke (NINDS), National Institutes of Health (NIH)
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.How to Do Translational Neurology in Academia
Barbara Slusher, Ph.D., M.A.S., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Getting and Staying Funded
Justin C. McArthur, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.The Role of the NIH in Translational Research
Rajesh Ranganathan, Ph.D., National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS),
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.Device Development Research in the Neurointensive Care Unit
Romergryko G. Geocadin, M.D., Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.Epilepsy Research in the Neurointensive Care Unit
Susan Herman, M.D., Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School
3:00 p.m.Closing Remarks and Departure
3:15 p.m.
Adjourn
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Mount Washington Conference Center
Nestled among the hills just beyond the city limits of
Baltimore, Maryland, Mt. Washington Conference Center and
its historic octagon are a distinctive destination for meetings
and events. Combining over a century of educational traditions
with progressive design and technology, the center is an ideal
setting for communicating and sharing ideas. Mt. Washington
Conference Center offers a unique blend of being close to the
city, yet it is country quiet. Nearby, enjoy the history, culture,
attractions, and shopping of downtown Baltimore, the Inner
Harbor, and the city’s charming neighborhoods. Mt. Washington
is conveniently located one hour from Washington, DC, and
Northern Virginia.
Hotel Highlights
•Minutes from Mt. Washington Village, featuring shopping
and fine dining
•20 minutes from downtown Baltimore and the Inner Harbor
•Fitness center, indoor basketball, and volleyball courts, a
game room, and a jogging trail
•Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is within
35 minutes
•10 minutes from Penn Train Station
Mt. Washington Conference Center
5801 Smith Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21209
Phone: 410-735-7964 | Fax: 410-735-7907
Toll Free: 800-488-8734
Transportation to and from the
Mt. Washington Conference Center
Area Airports
Mt. Washington Conference Center is approximately 35
minutes from the Baltimore/Washington International Airport.
The conference center does not provide shuttle service from
the airport.
Ground Transportation
The BWI Marshall Light Rail Station is located immediately
outside the lower level of the terminal building, adjacent to
Concourse E. The Light Rail Service is available for $1.60 each
way and will exit at the Mount Washington Station stop.
SuperShuttle is the leading airport shuttle company in the
world and the leader in the Baltimore/Washington area.
Counters are at the airport (located at lower level baggage
claims 1 and 10). Anticipate shuttle fare of approximately
$28 each way.
Driving Directions from Baltimore/Washington
International Airport (BWI)
•Take I-295 North to I-695 North (toward Towson) to I-83 South
•Take Exit 10 (Northern Parkway). Take Northern Parkway East
•Turn left at the light onto Falls Road
•Turn left at the light onto Kelly Avenue
•Veer right onto Greely Avenue
•Head straight into the Mt. Washington Conference Center
•Follow the driveway and turn at the second left. Park
in guest parking lot. Enter the building marked Mt.
Washington Conference Center.
For a visitor’s guide to Baltimore and surrounding areas, visit:
baltconvstr.com or enjoybaltimorecounty.com
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The American Neurological’s
7TH ANNUAL
Translational and Clinical Research
Course for Clinician-Scientists
July 19 – 21, 2015 | Mt. Washington Conference Center, Baltimore, MD
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Deadline: May 31, 2015
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Application Submission
Deadline: May 31, 2015
A complete packet will include the following:
1. A complete application form.
2. A statement including:
•A short introduction of yourself and an outline of your
current position, career plan, and clinical/translational
research interest.
•Your career goals for the next 10 years.
•Your primary objectives for this course
(what you hope to learn/accomplish).
3. A copy of your bio-sketch or CV with abbreviated bibliography.
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Please check each box below.
If my application is accepted for the course,
I understand that:
Hotel accommodations for July 19 and 20, meals during the
course, and all course materials will be provided at no cost
by the ANA.
I am responsible for all travel arrangements and fees
including air, rail and, ground travel; baggage fees;
meals purchased outside of the course; and tips and
other incidentals.
The application, statement and bio-sketch should be
submitted electronically in an email to szuba@myana.org
no later than May 31, 2015.
Please note: If your packet does not include a personal statement
and/or bio-sketch, the application will be incomplete and will not
be considered.
Or use the online form at:
myana.org/7th-annual-tcrc-application-form.
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The American Neurological’s
7TH ANNUAL
Translational and Clinical Research
Course for Clinician-Scientists
July 19 – 21, 2015 | Mt. Washington Conference Center, Baltimore, MD
myana.org/programs/translational-and-clinical-research-course