A huge thank you to Dr. Michelle Ploughman and Dr. Craig Moore, the 2017 endMS Summer School
hosts! The Summer School was titled Moving MS
Research Forward through Clinical and Biomedical
Partnerships and was held from June
12-15 in scenic St. John’s, Newfoundland at the Memorial
University campus.
With medical researchers applying for grants from various national and international organizations, the importance of local and regional partnerships between basic and clinical science is paramount. Forging these key alliances requires dedication, patience and an ambition to seek out collaborations that share an overall mission and vision, while allowing the principal investigator (PI) to retain autonomy and also achieve personal success.
As trainees make the exciting transition to independent researcher, the 2017 endMS Summer School included plenary sessions, workshops and activities to help guide them through the process and realize the significance of bridging basic and clinical science in MS research.
There were also facilitated sessions to help build communication skills and a speed mentoring session addressing CV building, navigating your career, etc.
The workshops included:
- The elements of a neurological exam-the basics
- Brain and spinal cord tissue bench skills including slicing and
staining
- Transcranial magnetic stimulation to measure corticospinal
excitability
- Gait analysis using an instrumented walkway
- Metabolic fitness testing
To view photos from the 2017 endMS Summer School click here.
Below, participants can find useful information to prepare for
the upcoming Summer School:
Important Details at a Glance
Campus Map
Program: Preliminary Overview 1 page 2017 endMS Summer School Program
The detailed 2017 endMS Summer School Program Agenda
(final version will be available onsite)
Homework and Pre-session Readings: Please review
the Homework and Pre-session
readings to prepare for and ensure you receive
the greatest benefit from the Summer School.
Travel and Expense Policies and Reimbursement
Forms:
For Summer School and SPRINT trainees: Updated Travel & Expense Policies
For Presenters/Facilitators/Mentors: Travel & Expense Policies
FAQ and Tips to complete travel expense reimbursement claims and
to help avoid delays: FAQ and Tip Sheet
Direct Deposit Form -To be completed
and mailed along with the expense claim, by anyone who has not
previously submitted a claim to the RI-MUHC or for Summer School
or SPRINT.
Expense Reimbursement Form
- To be completed and submitted along with
original detailed receipts, copies of credit card statement,
boarding passes, etc.
Participants:
endMS Summer School Participants: 2017 endMS Summer School Participant
List
endMS SPRINT Participants
Returning (Graduating)
2016-2017 endMS SPRINT Participant List
New incoming 2017-2018 endMS SPRINT Participant
List
endMS Summer School
Presenters/Mentors/Facilitators:
endMS Summer School
Presenter/Facilitator/Mentor Biographies
Accommodations:
Memorial University, Macpherson College Residence, 40 Livyers
Loop, St. John's, NL
Check in time is after 3:00 pm and check out time is by 11:00 am.
The front desk at the residence is open 24 hours/day for late
check-ins. It also has a secure luggage area and can store
luggage for early arrivals and late departures.
Residence Amenities
Map and directions to MacPherson
residence
Link to book extended stays
Transportation
Link to St. John's Airport Metrobus (to travel to and from St. John’s
Airport)
Map and directions to MacPherson
residence
Useful resources and links:
Interactive Campus Map
Tips on How to Network
Link to St. John's Tourism Information
endMS Summer School and SPRINT Contact
Info:
For any questions, please contact:
Anik Schoenfeldt, Program Manager at
anik.schoenfeldt@mail.mcgill.ca
or by phone at (514)843-1442 or toll free:
1-877-288-2570