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Center for Translational Neuroscience (CTN) The CTN is also the research arm of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neuroscience Institute. The Director of the Spine Institute is T. Glenn Pait, MD, who is also Clinical Director of the CTN. A highlight of this program is the Spinal Cord Injury Mobilization Program designed to provide the most comprehensive therapy program for recovery of movement. Two patented devices developed at UAMS will form part of this program. Other advances at the CTN during the last 8 years include a) the development of a novel treatment for tinnitus that is effective in a significant (but not all) number of patients, b) the development of a novel treatment for spatial neglect that eliminates the deficit after a few days, so far in all patients, c) the development of a promising new treatment for spasticity, d) the discovery of a novel mechanism for sleep-wake control that promises to revolutionize the sleep field and provide new avenues in the field of anesthesia, and e) the development of a State-wide telemedicine program in neonatology that provides education and consultation to underserved areas that decreased mortality in the lowest birth weight babies. During that time, we have generated over $22 million in new grants for our investigators (see "Funding") and published over 300 articles and chapters that would not have been possible without CTN support. Our goal of bringing clinician scientists back into translational research is beginning to have a significant impact on the health of our citizens. Please read our poster entitled: The CTN: 4 years of progress Please view our video (6 min) entitled: The CTN: from vision to reality |
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