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Curriculum Outline
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The SCITP will be modified and updated for 2009. Please see the basic curriculum presented in past years and stay tuned for the 2009 changes as they are finalized.
Day 1: Clinical Anatomy and Function, Modeling Spinal Cord Injury, Standards of Animal Care
Research introductions, veterinary perspectives, animal handling, chronic care and aseptic surgery will be covered.
Day 2 - 5 : Animal care, Spinal surgery, Anatomy, BBB testing, Research Goals
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Laboratory training will proceed with the close guidance of faculty and staff. Measurable outcomes in core competency areas ensure that all participants have ample opportunity to evaluate progress and proficiency. Discussions will focus on the goals of SCI research with an introduction to the evaluation of spinal cord injured persons, current research topics, and areas of participant interest. |
Day 6 and 7 : Weekend 1
Participants assist with animal care needs and participate in additional training sessions. Time will be available for informal discussions with faculty and staff and to explore the Columbus area. Please plan to stay for the weekend to take full advantage of the training program.
Day 8 – 10 : Thoracic and Cervical SCI Models, Histological Methods, Surgical techniques
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Faculty and staff will demonstrate and guide participants in the preparation of appropriate injury models for different research questions. Participants will practice preparation of histological materials and extend surgical training in selected procedures. Presentations and discussions will cover mechanisms of secondary injury and repair and overview of the evolution of lesion pathology and pathophysiology. Participants will observe clinical evaluations of SCI individuals and be introduced to the personal side of SCI. |
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Selected modules will be assigned from those chosen by the applicants. Modules will include laboratory techniques, discussion of the literature and applications, and individual perspectives.
Day 13-14: Weekend 2
Participants again assist with animal care needs. Time will be available for informal discussions with faculty and staff and to explore the Columbus area.
Day 15-16: Advanced topics
Lectures and laboratory exercises will cover autonomic dysfunction and measurements, electrophysiological measures of muscle activity, and specific behavioral outcome measures.
Translational Research and Clinical Applications Symposium and Round Table
New for 2009- A discussion of ethical and practical issues of translating promising research findings to clinical application. Invited speakers with expertise in clincial trials design and management will lead a discussion on these topics.
Day 17-20: Additional Supplemental Topics
Additional personal modules will be assigned from those chosen by the applicants. Modules will include laboratory techniques, discussion of the literature and applications, and individual perspectives.
Day 21: Departure |
