2009 Partner in Research |
| This month we recognize PREFERRED Therapy Providers, under the leadership of Jaxene Hillebert, for their continued generosity and support of the Foundation for more than 10 years.
PREFERRED Therapy Providers will receive the Foundation's Premier Partner in Research Award during the Dinner Dance in June.
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Greetings!
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They say April showers bring May flowers. I have no doubt that statement is true, especially for the Foundation. We have received tremendous feedback on our new e-newsletter. The e-mail statistics reveal the most popular item is the researcher profile. It's an honor to tell the stories of the more than 500 researchers who have received funding from the Foundation over the past 30 years. We have been overwhelmed by former grant recipients who want to share their story. To help celebrate our anniversary, I invite all of you who have received Foundation grants to contact us and tell us how the Foundation helped you in your career - you may become our next profiled researcher!
This month we are proud to feature Edelle Field-Fote, PT, PhD and to honor Preferred Therapy Providers, Inc as our April Partner in Research. We also report on our recent visit to our newest Geriatric grant recipient. Don't forget that Mother's Day is around the corner - consider honoring her with a gift to the Foundation in her name.
Hey, hey, hey! Don't forget to find out the answer to last month's survey question. Our winner is a fan of Jell-O, saving snowballs in the freezer and starred in one of the 80's most popular tv shows.
Bob Brennan
Executive Director |
Researcher of the Month
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Edelle Field-Fote, PT, PhD
This month we celebrate another researcher whose career was launched with funding from the Foundation. We are proud to feature Edelle Field-Fote, PT, PhD, who has dedicated her career to improving movement in individuals with spinal cord injuries.
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Where in the world did the Foundation go?
To Visit 2008 Geriatric Grant Recipient |
Preparing for the opening of their new research lab at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill campus are Foundation research grant recipient (right) Michael D Lewek, PT, PhD, and Richard L Segal, PT, PhD, Director of the Physical Therapy Division of Allied Health Services. Segal himself got his start with a Foundation Doctoral Research Training Grant in 1986.
With the assistance of a bioengineering student and computer science students, Lewek constructed the weight apparatus and virtual environment needed for his study of effective interventions in improving gait in persons after stroke. Lewek received a grant funded by the Geriatric Section Fund for his research project that starts this spring.
Foundation Executive Director Bob Brennan and staff Renee Boyle visited with Lewek and Segal on a recent trip to visit Foundation donors in the Chapel Hill area. |
Celebrate 30 Years June 11th
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Get Your Ticket Today for the 2009 Dinner Dance!
Join the Foundation for Physical Therapy at the annual Dinner Dance for a celebration marking 30 years of physical therapy research! Dinner Dance tickets are now on sale and must be purchased before PT 2009. Purchase tickets online or when you register for annual conference at 800/999-2782, ext 3395.
New this year, Georgia State - Marquette Challenge winners will be announced during the reception, sponsored by Preferred Therapy Providers, Inc.
Special thanks to HPSO/CNA, Title Sponsor of the Foundation Dinner Dance for the 9th consecutive year. Click to view sponsorship opportunities. For more information, contact Barbara Malm. |
Seeking SRC Nominations
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| We are Looking for a Few Great People!
The Foundation is seeking recommendations for individuals to serve on its Scientific Review Committee (SRC). Well-qualified physical therapist researchers will review doctoral, fellowship and research grant applications received by the Foundation. To be considered, individuals must meet the criteria for SRC membership posted here. Self-nominations are welcome. Please e-mail your recommendations to Ken Corch. |
| March Survey Results and
April Survey
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And the answer is...
Bill Cosby! Former PTA and renowned comedian Bill Cosby served as Honorary Chair of a Foundation fundraising campaign in 1983. View the survey results here. Thanks to all who participated!
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