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Optimizing the Investment in Medical Devices for Rehabilitation

May 4, 2017

Sponsor/Co-Sponsor(s)

National Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research (NCMRR), NICHD; National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research

Location

Hilton Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852

Purpose

The workshop will bring together those interested in the development of devices and assistive technologies for use in medical rehabilitation or by people with disabilities. People with disabilities, researchers, and industry representatives will participate in sessions that discuss successes in this area, how to capitalize on successes, continued challenges and gaps, and resources and infrastructure needed to aid in translation and commercialization of devices and technology.

More Information

View the videocast from the meeting:

Contact

Alison Cernich, Director, NCMRR, NICHD
alison.cernich@nih.gov
301-402-2242

Please note: Views expressed during NICHD-sponsored events do not necessarily reflect the opinions or the official positions of NICHD, NIH, or HHS.