Center for Translational Neuroscience (CTN)

The CTN was established in early 2003, as a division of the Department of Neurobiology & Developmental Sciences. Edgar Garcia-Rill, PhD, was appointed as the Director of the CTN. The purpose of the CTN is to facilitate and integrate research on translational aspects of neuroscience across UAMS, basically bringing basic neuroscience findings to the bedside.

The CTN is also the research arm of the Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neuroscience Institute. The Spine Institute arose from a $48 million donation that resulted in the construction of a 12-story building. 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 devices developed at UAMS will form part of this five-step program.