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Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) 6 th Annual Summit + Expo: August 30 - September 1, 2016 - Orlando, FL Register Now The Summit Experience About Summit An intensive, three-day learning/sharing experience for SCI/D, MS, ALS, and TBI Interdisciplinary Approach Collaboration among your team of health professionals is critical for success. Tracks Diverge, explore, and collaborate with 75+ Sessions and 23 ePoster Sessions. Network Three days | 800+ great minds | All focused on care for those with spinal cord injury/disease. Keynote and Plenary Speakers Keynote Speaker: Dr. David J. Shulkin, M.D. was nominated by President Barack Obama and sworn in as VA’s Under Secretary for Health on July 6, 2015. Dr. David Shulkin Plenary Speaker: Dr. Rory Cooper, Ph.D. earned B.S. and M.Eng degrees in electrical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Dr. Rory Cooper Plenary Speaker: Alicia M. Koontz, PhD, RET is the Associate Director for Research at the Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VA Pittsburgh HealthCare System and an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Alicia Koontz Plenary Speaker: Michelle Meade, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor with tenure in the University of Michigan (UM) Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr.Michelle Meade Plenary Speaker: Dr. Thomas Oxley is a Neurologist with an expertise in vascular neurology and neural engineering. Dr. Thomas Oxley Plenary Speaker: Dr. John Rose received a B.A. in Biology from Johns Hopkins University and an MD from the University of Maryland. Dr. John Rose Plenary Speaker: Catherine S. Wilson, Psy.D, ABPP (Rp) was a staff psychologist on the spinal cord injury/disability unit at the James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital. Dr. Catherine Wilson Highlights Our Focus for Summit 2016 Microvascular Disruption and the Potential Therapeutic Stem Cells in SCI A Gene Therapy Approach to SCI TBI Chronic Encephalopathy and PTSD The Impact of Co-Morbidity in MS Who Should Attend Physicians Nurses Occupational Therapists Physical Therapists SCI Professionals and Researchers Pharmacists Event Features Three-day symposium including presentations from the nation’s leading research and clinical experts in SCI/D Expo featuring the latest medical and technological innovations in the industry Attendees earn up to 23 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) How to Join Fill the register form Make the payment Why Orlando Relaxation Dining and Nightlife Airport Convenience Shopping No front page content has been created yet. Video PresentationTeaser 75+ Speakers Keynote Address Guest Speaker TBA 50+ Sessions Including 5 Plenary sessions and 48 breakout sessions on holistic strategies and best practices for SCI/D, TBI, PTSD, MS and ALS 3 Days Including presentations from the nation’s leading research and clinical experts 100+ Agencies Interdisciplinary attendees and exhibitors from around the nation showcasing the latest medical innovations in the industry View the 2015 Summit + Expo Event ScheduleLatest News Paralyzed Veterans of America is calling for the VA to add 1,000 more bedside nurses 14 Sep 2016 Paralyzed Veterans of America is calling for the VA to add 1,000 more bedside nurses to serve the demand for care of veterans using the SCI/D System... More Summit + Expo 2016: Day 3 02 Sep 2016 Be sure to check out the recap of Day 3 at the 2016 Summit + Expo! New images, videos, and recaps will posted during and at the conclusion of this... More Summit + Expo 2016: Day 2 01 Sep 2016 Be sure to check out the recap of Day 2 at the 2016 Summit + Expo! New images, videos, and recaps will posted during and at the conclusion of this... More 2016 Summit and Expo Media Now Online 01 Sep 2016 The 2016 Summit + Expo media page is now available. You can enjoy our image gallery and daily Summit Recap videos right here: http://summitpva.org/... More Summit + Expo 2016: Day 1 31 Aug 2016 Be sure to check out the recap of Day 1 at the 2016 Summit + Expo! New images, videos, and recaps will posted during and at the conclusion of this... More PVA Pleased with Results of Joint Commission Surveys, Urges VA to Continue to Address Longstanding Problems Such as Understaffing 08 Aug 2016 Paralyzed Veterans of America is pleased with the results of The Joint Commission’s Special Focused Surveys on VA health care facilities, but is... More Summit 2016 Program Now Available 23 May 2016 The 2016 Summit PVA Program is now available. Check out the full event schedule to review our sessions, speakers, honored guests, and more! 2016... More 2016 ALS Conference Call for Presentation Proposals 04 Apr 2016 The ALS Association will be hosting a two-day clinical conference for allied health professionals, clinic coordinators, practice administrators and... More Hotel reservations now available. 24 Feb 2016 Hotel Reservations for the 2016 Summit + Expo are now available. For more details about reservations, the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Hotel and... More Exhibitor and Sponsorship registrations are now open 29 Dec 2015 The online exhibitor registration portal is now open! We invite our returning exhibitors to take advantage of last year’s rates, but you must... More The Call for Platform and Poster Abstracts for Summit 2016 National Conference is NOW OPEN! 08 Dec 2015 Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is pleased to announce that the platform and poster abstract submission will be open on December 7, 2015. The... More Deadline for Summit 2015 Evals and CEUs is November 4, 2015 03 Nov 2015 Just a friendly reminder to all 2015 conference attendees and clinicians - please complete your online evaluations of the 5th Annual Summit + Expo.... More Registration Now Available 27 Oct 2015 Registration for the 2016 Summit PVA + Expo is now available. Visit our registration page for full details on the registration options that are... More PN Magazine November 2015 now online 23 Oct 2015 The November 2015 edition of PN Magazine is now available online. In addition to the normal PN Magazine Columns, it features two key articles: Long... More PN Magazine article reviews highlights of Summit + Expo 2015 22 Oct 2015 The November 2015 issue of PVA’s PN Magazine features article entitled, "Care Collaboration", which reviews many of the highlights of September 2015’... More Top Event Sponsors Summit + Expo Guide Registration Scholarships Hotel & Travel Information We’re Starting In Next Event Paralyzed Veterans of America 6 th Annual Summit + Expo August 30 - September 1, 2016 Orlando, FL 32821Paralyzed Veterans of America has a long track record in helping to change lives and build brighter futures for all people who live with SCI and related diseases, such as MS. We look forward to partnering with you to hurry history in this vitally important area of medicine and health care. Join the Conversation: #summitPVA Contacts For general information about the Summit + Expo, including registration, please contact us at: summit@pva.org 1-800-424-8200 801 Eighteenth Street,...