Research training in neurological rehabilitation

描述（由申请人提供）：这项神经康复研究的T32研究培训经费由国家儿童健康与人类发展研究所（NICHD）的国家医学康复研究中心（NCMRR）支持。2001年，该项目被选为NICHD第一阶段卓越研究培训导师奖。该项目延续了其传统，提供独特的研究培训，使研究员成为与神经系统疾病患者康复相关的科学领域的独立调查员。学员代表康复、物理治疗、职业治疗、物理学、神经病学、心理学、神经心理学、基础科学等主要学科。该项目整合了宾夕法尼亚大学（PENN）和苔藓康复研究所（Moss）的综合资源，并围绕8个研究模块进行组织。1)神经元损伤与修复的基本机制；2)神经行为恢复功能影像学；3)康复效果测量；4)康复生物工程；5)小儿神经康复；6)认知康复；7)认知神经科学，8)与神经系统疾病相关的继发性并发症。经验丰富的调查人员（模块领导）领导该计划。通过参加教学会议，学员有机会考虑他们的研究对患者、科学界和社会的影响。受训者参加宾夕法尼亚大学生物医学研究生课程（包括科学研究伦理行为的短期课程）。T32具有跨学科、部门和机构合作的悠久传统，与NIH路线图保持一致。目标是加强神经康复科学和工程的基础科学基础设施。pi正在处理多学科问题，包括开发特定的残疾动物模型、残疾人的医疗保健以及评估残疾患者的功能和生活质量的成果研究。该计划培养的学员精通科学方法，临床经验丰富，并能熟练地传达他们的工作结果。许多学员在康复临床和研究界担任领导角色。在宾大和莫斯之间的持续领导和持续强有力的合作下，该项目正在实现其目标，并为下一阶段做好准备。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): This T32 research training grant in Neurological Rehabilitation research is supported by the National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR) at the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). In 2001, the program was selected for the NICHD Mentor Award for Excellence in Research Training - 1st phase. The program continues its tradition of providing unique research training to prepare the fellows for careers as independent investigators in scientific areas relevant to the rehabilitation of persons with disabling neurological conditions. The trainees represent major disciplines in Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiatry, Neurology, Psychology, Neuro-Psychology and Basic Science. The program incorporates the combined resources of the University of Pennsylvania (PENN) and the Moss Rehabilitation Research Institute (MOSS), and is organized around 8 research modules. 1) Basic Mechanisms of Neuronal Injury and Repair; 2) Functional Imaging of Neurobehavioral Recovery; 3) Rehabilitation Outcomes Measurement; 4) Rehabilitation Bioengineering; 5) Pediatric Neuro Rehabilitation; 6) Cognitive Rehabilitation; 7) Cognitive Neuroscience, and 8) Secondary complications associated with Neurological Disease. Experienced investigators (Module Leaders) lead the program. Opportunities for trainees to consider the implications of their research for patients, the scientific community and society are provided through attendance at didactic conferences. Trainees attend courses in Biomedical Graduate studies at PENN (including short courses in ethical conduct of scientific research). The T32 has a long tradition of collaboration across disciplines, departments and institutions in keeping with the NIH Road Map. The goals are to enhance the basic science infrastructure in neurorehabilitation sciences and engineering. The PIs are addressing multidisciplinary issues, spanning the development of specific animal models of disability, the medical care of persons with disabilities and outcomes research evaluating the function and quality of life in persons with disabling conditions. This program produces trainees that are well versed in scientific methodology, clinically sophisticated, and skilled at communicating the results of their work. Many of the trainees have assumed leadership roles in the rehabilitation clinical and research community. Under sustained leadership and continued strong collaborations between PENN and MOSS, the program is accomplishing its goals and is prepared for the next phase.