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RSSDI Research Retreat 2024

RSSDI research retreat is a conference dedicated to research in the field of diabetes. In addition to KOLs presenting their research work, selected authors who have published original work in the field of diabetes are invited to present their work. This conference also has multiple workshops on various aspects of clinical research and manuscript writing.

African Wisdom Traditions and Healing Practices: Performing the Embodied, Contemplative, and Group-based Elements of African Cosmology, Orality, and Arts Modalities

This study on African wisdom traditions and their healing practices, as conducted through embodied modalities and in community settings, addresses a gap in mainstream discourse centered on Eastern meditation practices and Western cognitive therapeutic practices. During a research retreat in South Africa, traditional healers, creative arts therapists, and performers were invited to facilitate indigenous contemplative rituals and arts-based healing practices. The study intended to classify selected Southern African practices and question how they contribute to healing trauma, supporting well-being and enabling human flourishing. This article presents a definition, brief history, and the performed elements of five healing practices: Umphahlo, Umgidi Wokulingisa, Isicathamiya, Iintsomi, and Djembe drumming.

Ethical, legal and social aspects of human cerebral organoids and their governance in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Human cerebral organoids (HCOs) are model systems that enable researchers to investigate the human brain in ways that had previously been impossible. The emergence of HCOs was accompanied by both expert and layperson discussions concerning the possibility of these novel entities developing sentience or consciousness. Such concerns are reflected in deliberations about how to handle and regulate their use. This perspective article resulted from an international and interdisciplinary research retreat "Ethical, Legal and Social Aspects of Human Cerebral Organoids and their Governance in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States", which took place in Tübingen, Germany, in August 2022. The retreat focused on whether HCO research requires new ethical and regulatory approaches. It addressed epistemic issues around the detection and theorisation of consciousness, ethical concerns around moral status and research conduct, difficulties for legislation and guidelines managing these entities, and public engagement.

Preparing Hematology/Oncology Fellows for Success: Implementing an Annual Career Development and Research Retreat.

Multiple factors, including job satisfaction, personality traits, and training experiences, influence the career trajectory of hematology/oncology fellows. In an effort to expose hematology/oncology fellows to (1) the various careers in oncology, (2) a diverse group of speakers for future mentorship, and (3) research opportunities, and grant writing experience, we established an annual career development and research retreat. During the retreat, we engaged speakers who covered a range of career trajectories, including academic, private practice, industry, government, and administrative paths. We introduced clinicians and researchers with a track record of providing top-notch mentorship to fellows with aligning interests and detailed research opportunities and grant writing. The sessions were led by senior fellows, and we adopted an in-person and virtual hybrid model to allow speakers from various institutions to participate. Feedback from participants, as gathered through surveys, indicated positive responses: all respondents reported that this retreat was "extremely" or "very helpful," and a majority expressed their intent to pursue academic careers. The curriculum and structure of this retreat may help to inform the development of fellowship career development and research retreats at other institutions.

Introduction to the 25th Annual Merrill Research Retreat, 2022

Introduction to the 25th Annual Merrill Research Retreat, 2022

ACL Research Retreat IX Summary Statement: The Pediatric Athlete, March 17-19, 2022; High Point, North Carolina.

ACL Research Retreat IX Summary Statement: The Pediatric Athlete, March 17-19, 2022; High Point, North Carolina.

ACL Research Retreat IX March 17–19, 2022 High Point, NC

ACL Research Retreat IX March 17–19, 2022 High Point, NC

2021 Lambrew Research Retreat; Thomas Maciag Award for Excellence in Basic and Translational Science

2021 Lambrew Research Retreat; Thomas Maciag Award for Excellence in Basic and Translational Science

2021 Lambrew Research Retreat; Harold Osher Award for Excellence in Clinical and Population Health

2021 Lambrew Research Retreat; Harold Osher Award for Excellence in Clinical and Population Health

Academic research retreat: a novel approach to maximize the research and publication efforts of medical students and junior doctors.

Academic research retreat: a novel approach to maximize the research and publication efforts of medical students and junior doctors.

The Information Literacy Movement of the School Library Media Field: A Preliminary Summary of the Research

The authors summarize the proceedings of two major conferences, the Treasure Mountain Research Retreat VI and the International Association School Librarianship conference. In addition, the authors look at the entire history of information literacy and bring together the theory development, the research, and practice in school libraries since the late 1980s. Information literacy and critical thinking ideas from the fields of education, cognitive psychology and educational technology have been included.

Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat at Maine Medical Center - Abstracts from 2020

Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat at Maine Medical Center - Abstracts from 2020

Abstracts: ACL Research Retreat VIII, March 14-16, 2019, Greensboro, NC.

Abstracts: ACL Research Retreat VIII, March 14-16, 2019, Greensboro, NC.

From the Editor.

Greetings. As Editor-in-Chief of JCRP, I was invited to participate in the Second Global Rehabilitation 2030 Meeting, hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO) that took place in the Executive Board Room of the WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. I was also invited to stay for a follow-up meeting to initiate “a process of developing a health policy and systems research agenda for rehabilitation.” Larry Hamm attended the launch meeting of WHO's Rehabilitation 2030 initiative in 2017 and provided an excellent summary in JCRP.1 I have agreed to co-author a summary of this year's meeting with other journal editors who attended, which will be co-published in an upcoming issue. However, I think it is worthwhile to share a few key points from the meeting now. One is the need for action related to the growing worldwide burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are responsible for 71% of all deaths globally.2 The need for rehabilitation is clear and thus is a major point of emphasis, which is especially important for cardiovascular and respiratory diseases as they are the 1st and 3rd leading causes of death, respectively. Since these are 2 of the key focus areas of JCRP and prevention of NCDs is also critical, JCRP can serve as a major vehicle to disseminate research findings on these topics. The second point to mention is that WHO recommends that rehabilitation professionals from different disciplines should unify with a common identity, that being to promote rehabilitation as a health strategy with the objective of optimizing functioning.3 This aligns well with the work of AACVPR professionals as improved function is clearly a major objective of both cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. September brings the AACVPR annual meeting, to be held this year on the 18th-21st in Portland, Oregon. Our annual JCRP Editors and Editorial Board meetings take place there. I welcome your comments about JCRP and any feedback or recommendations you have related to the Journal. You can communicate those directly to us at [email protected] or by contacting any of the Editors or Editorial Board members (https://journals.lww.com/jcrjournal/Pages/editorialboard.aspx). Or, if you are attending the annual meeting, it would be great to have a conversation there. One of the highlights you will find in the 5th issue of Volume 39 is the Invited Commentary by Arena et al. The authors provide an overview of the TotalCardiology Research Network (TCRN) which is an initiative to provide high-quality clinical research from an outpatient-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) program. The Commentary overviews the evolvement of their efforts, a summary of their research publications and abstracts, and their inaugural research retreat. This model, with some variations, could be replicated by other CR programs which would allow for meaningful advances in the CR evidence-base and improvements in CR patient outcomes. Also in this issue are three reviews: one by Dal Lago et al on exercise training of patients with heart failure; another by Du et al on exercise training of patients with congenital heart disease; and the third by Steinhaus et al, which focuses on exercise interventions of patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillators. This issue also contains a number of excellent Original Investigations and Brief Reports related to both cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation. I continue to ask for your assistance in sharing the information from this issue with your colleagues and collaborators, particularly via your social media outlets. I know the authors of these reviews and studies would be most grateful for your assistance in helping disseminate their research. Also, patients can benefit from these contributions which are advancing the evidence base of both cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. I hope you find the information provided in this issue to be useful in your work with patients in your rehabilitative programs, your research, or both. Lenny Kaminsky, PhD, FAACVPR, FACSM, FAHA Editor-in-Chief Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation and Prevention

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Research Retreat VIII Summary Statement: An Update on Injury Risk Identification and Prevention Across the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Continuum, March 14-16, 2019, Greensboro, NC.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Research Retreat VIII Summary Statement: An Update on Injury Risk Identification and Prevention Across the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Continuum, March 14-16, 2019, Greensboro, NC.

MLTI-10. ESTABLISHMENT OF A MULTIDISCIPLINARY BRAIN METASTASIS CLINIC TO FACILITATE PATIENT-CENTERED CARE AND COORDINATED RESEARCH

BACKGROUND: ~30% cancer patients develop brain metastases (BM), reflected by ~1600 BM patients treated at MD Anderson Cancer Center annually. With advances in systemic therapy and extracranial disease control, BM is a growing challenge. Multi-disciplinary BM management is critical and complex requiring coordination of multiple oncology sub-specialties. There is limited data on pragmatic clinic models to streamline and advance care. METHODS: Recognizing deficiency in BM treatment and research, a steering committee was formed at MDACC to establish an interdisciplinary BM clinic (BMC), with a multi-disciplinary BM research retreat held in 2016. The goal of BMC was to centralize patient referrals, improve patient outcomes and experience, and advance research by developing clinical trials and biomarker discovery programs. Meetings were held to address BMC format, workflow, EMR integration, data collection infrastructure, and staffing model. RESULTS: MDACC BMC clinic opened in 01/2019 with two half-day clinics staffed by neurosurgery, neuro-radiation oncology, neuro-radiology and medical/neuro oncology. A dedicated advanced practice provider screens the referrals according to a well-developed algorithm. A multidisciplinary conference is held immediately before each clinic where patient images are reviewed, cases are discussed and consensus recommendations are developed. The treatment plan and follow up appointments are arranged at the completion of the clinic visit to expedite care. ~50 patients have been seen with excellent patient satisfaction response and reduced time to treatment. ~20% patients had major change in treatment plan following multi-disciplinary evaluation. Additional efforts to develop a central BM database along with clinical and translational research programs are on-going. CONCLUSIONS: Establishment of a multi-disciplinary BMC to facilitate care and centralize research programs addresses a critical need for coordinated patient-centered BM management. This endeavor has enhanced patient experience through multi-specialty collaboration. Our program demonstrates the feasibility and effectiveness of a dedicated BMC in the treatment of this complex patient population.

Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat at Maine Medical Center - Abstracts from 2019

Costas T. Lambrew Research Retreat at Maine Medical Center - Abstracts from 2019

How to find the right postdoctoral position for you

The increasingly competitive academic job market has forced PhD graduates in psychology, neuroscience, and related fields to maximize their research output and secure grant funding during the early postdoctoral period of their careers. In the present article, based on a Q&A session presented at a research retreat (Brain and Behaviour Lab, University of Sydney) in February 2018, we draw on our firsthand experiences of navigating the transition from graduate student to postdoc. We offer practical advice to students who may be nearing the end of their PhDs and planning their first steps toward an academic career. Although the postdoc experience is varied, it is important for early-career researchers to make optimal choices to increase their chances of securing a continuing academic position. Ultimately, the goal of a postdoctoral position should be to develop all the facets of an academic career, but with a strong focus on the quantity and quality of research outputs.

School of Nursing Sciences' First Research Retreat Workshop and Writing Course

Report on Conference

O 090 - Can an evidence-based six week exercise treatment modify function, pain, quadriceps strength and lower limb biomechanics in running?

Studies revealed that despite receiving treatment, the majority of individuals with patellofemoral pain (PFP) suffer from persistent complaints, indicating that current treatments fail to prevent the chronicity of symptoms. During a consensus meeting at the 5th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat in Manchester 2015 international researchers developed guidelines for a comprehensive rehabilitation programme. Since the guidelines are very recent, no study investigated the effects of the recommended rehabilitation programme on lower limb biomechanics, quadriceps strength, function and pain in individuals with PFP.