NEWS RELEASE
October 7, 2016
Contact: Tressa Goulding, Scoliosis Research Society
Phone: 414-289-9107 Email: [email protected]
Scoliosis Research Society Announces Fall 2016 Research Grants Recipients
Milwaukee, WI (October 7, 2016) – Research and Education remain the principle lifeline of our society. The Research Grant Committee received 20 grant applications in the spring cycle (April 1, 2016) that were reviewed and considered for funding. The committee consists of 26 members who each reviewed approximately six to seven grants for a designated team.
This spring the research grant committee awarded the following grants totaling $70,000.00:
|
Title of Project |
Pr. Inv/Co Inv. |
Amount Requested |
Type of Grant |
Amt. Approved |
|
Biomechanical in vitro comparison of pedicle subtraction osteotomy (PSO) and anterior column release (ACR) for severe sagittal imbalance correction |
Dr. Luigi La Barbera |
$25,000.00 |
SRS-Globus NI |
$25,000.00 |
|
3D modeling for magnetically controlled growing rods |
Dr. Jason Pui Yin Cheung |
$24,996.00 |
SRS-Globus NI |
$15,000.00 |
|
Use of Ultrasonic Bone Scalpel in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis - Randomized Clinical Trial |
Dr. Sumeet Garg |
$25,000.00 |
SRS-Globus NI |
$10,000.00 |
|
The Ultimate Patient Reported Outcome: Validation of the Patient Generated Index (PGI), Risk Aversion (RA) and Decision Regret (DR) Questionnaires in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) |
Dr. Baron S. Lonner |
$50,000.00 |
SRS-Globus SI |
$20,000.00 |
The new application cycle has opened for the fall cycle and will close October 1, 2016.
For more information on SRS Research Grant, visit http://www.srs.org/professionals/research-and-journal/research-grants
The Scoliosis Research Society is a non-profit, professional organization, made up of physicians and allied health personnel. Our primary focus is on providing continuing medical education for health care professionals and on funding/supporting research in spinal deformities. Founded in 1966, SRS has gained recognition as the world's premier spine deformity society. Please visit www.srs.org for further information.
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