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Cross-Cutting
Brain Injury
Clinical Practice (assessment, diagnosis, treatment, knowledge translation/EBP, implementation science, program development)
Symposium
Mohamed Sakel, FRCP, MRCP, MBBS, Post-Grad Diploma Rehab Medicine
Director
East Kent University NHS Hospital
Canterbury, England
David Wilkinson, BSc, MSc, PhD
Professor of Psychology
University of Kent
Canterbury, England
Robert Black, PhD
Vice President
Scion Neurostim
Raleigh, North Carolina
Non-invasive neuro-modulation of the vestibular system via either electrical or thermal current is rapidly emerging as a potent intervention for the rehabilitation of brain injury. Our US / UK team has made a significant contribution to demonstrating the safety and efficacy of this novel intervention, and will present data ranging from proof-of-concept to RCT data which together has led to the first FDA approved indication for the treatment approach. We will also highlight the pros and cons of working within a diverse and international team of clinicians, academics and industrialists whose agendas often differ.