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Exhibitors
Exhibitors
AANS/CNS Section on Neurotrauma
& Critical Care [17]
The purpose of the AANS/CNS Section is to provide a forum for
education and research on trauma and critical care of the nervous
system, to coordinate activities and programs relating to trauma,
critical care and sports medicine for the parent organizations and
other societies, committees and agencies, to represent the parent
organizations, at their discretion, at any organization or group on
matters relating to trauma, critical care and sports medicine, to
advise the parent organizations of activities which relate to nervous
system trauma and critical care by other individuals, group and/or
agencies.
Baylor Scott &White Health [19]
The largest not-for-pro t health care system in Texas, Baylor Scott &
White Health was born from the 2013 combination of Baylor Health
Care System and Scott &White Health. Known for exceptional patient
care for more than a century, Baylor Scott &White Health includes 49
hospitals, more than 500 patient care sites, 5,800 a liated physicians
and 35,000 employees as well as the Scott &White health plan.
Centre for Neuro Skills [10]
Since 1980, Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) has delivered postacute
medical treatment, therapeutic rehabilitation and disease
management services with specially-trained sta for individuals
recovering from acquired brain injury . Our cost-e ective,
patient-centered programs maximize treatment e ect, learning
generalization and stability of recovery in real-world settings. The
goal: to facilitate skill acquisition and help each patient resume a
normal rhythm of living.
Codman Neuro [6] and
Depuy Synthes [7]
At the DePuy Synthes Companies, we listen to the moving stories of
patients experiencing orthopaedic and neurological conditions and
to the healthcare professionals who treat them. Then we deliver total
solutions to help people live full lives.
Defense & Veterans Brain Injury Center [22]
DVBIC, the traumatic brain injury operational component of the
Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic
Brain Injury, serves active duty military, their bene ciaries, and
veterans with traumatic brain injuries through innovative clinical
research initiatives, state-of-the-art clinical care, and educational
programs.
Ethicon [4]
At Ethicon, we are committed to advancing surgical care worldwide
to enhance patients’ lives. By working together, we can nd solutions
to expand access to quality care globally. Our solutions must provide
every customer not only the best product o erings, but the best
value and service.
Federal Interagency Traumatic Brain
Injury Research (FITBIR) [14]
tbir.nih.gov
The Federal Interagency Traumatic Brain Injury Research (FITBIR)
informatics system was developed to share data across the entire TBI
research eld and to facilitate collaboration between laboratories, as
well as interconnectivity with other informatics platforms.
Hemedex [2]
Hemedex’s technology provides early warning of tissue ischemia,
helps target therapy, monitors real-time response to intervention,
and provides prognostic information. Hemedex provides a complete
solution for continuous, real-time measurement of cerebral perfusion
in absolute units by o ering the Bowman Perfusion Monitor,
perfusion probe, titanium bolts and cranial drill bits.
Hocoma [9]
Hocoma is the global market leader for the development,
manufacturing and marketing of robotic and sensorbased devices
for functional movement therapy. We are a globally active medical
technology company based near Zurich, Switzerland. We develop
innovative therapy solutions working closely with leading clinics and
research centers.
Integra LifeSciences [1]
Integra LifeSciences, a world leader in medical technology, is
dedicated to limiting uncertainty for surgeons, so they can
concentrate on providing the best patient care. Integra o ers
innovative solutions in orthopedic extremity surgery, neurosurgery,
spine surgery, and reconstructive and general surgery.
Journal of Neurotrauma [29]
The Journal of Neurotrauma is the o cial journal for NNS and the
agship, peer-reviewed publication for reporting on the latest
advances in both the clinical and laboratory investigation of traumatic
brain and spinal cord injury. Membership in NNS provides you with an
online subscription with immediate access to the Journal’s fully
searchable archival content of over 31 years.
K2M Group Holdings, Inc. [15]
K2M Group Holdings, Inc. is a global medical device company focused
on designing, developing and commercializing innovative complex
spine and minimally invasive spine technologies and techniques used
by spine surgeons to treat some of the most di cult and challenging
spinal pathologies. K2M has leveraged these core competencies to
bring to market an increasing number of products for patients
su ering from degenerative spinal conditions. These technologies
and techniques, in combination with a robust product pipeline,
enables the company to favorably compete in the global spinal
surgery market.
Leica Biosystems [8]
Leica Biosystems, a global leader in work ow solutions and
automation, provides anatomical pathology laboratories and
researchers a comprehensive product range for each step in the
pathology process, from sample preparation and staining to imaging
and reporting. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable o erings help
improve work ow e ciency and diagnostic con dence.
Moberg Research [24]
The mission of Moberg Research is to develop an integrated,
patient-centric, information environment to improve patient safety
and optimize care. Our focus application area is in the urgent, acute,
and surgical care of neurological patients such as head trauma, stroke,
aneurysms, and related disorders.
National Neurotrauma Society [30a]
The National Neurotrauma Society is committed to the promotion of
neurotrauma research by enhancing communications, providing a
forum, and increasing support on the national and international level.
The National Neurotrauma Society seeks to accelerate research that
will provide answers for clinicians and ultimately improve the
treatments available to patients.
Neuroscience Associates Inc. [3]
Proprietary MultiBrain® and MultiCord® technologies enable
simultaneous sectioning and staining of up to 40 neuronal tissues,
achieving uniform processing across treatment groups. Coupling mass
production neurohistology with staining expertise including standard
stains, immunohistochemistry and specialty stains for disintegrative
degeneration and Alzheimer’s pathology, NeuroScience Associates
signi cantly reduces client’s R&D cycle times.
One Mind [29]
One Mind is a non-pro t organization dedicated to bene ting all
a ected by brain illness and injury through fostering fundamental
changes that will radically accelerate the development and
implementation of improved diagnostics, treatments and cures —
while eliminating the stigma that comes with mental illness.
Our mission is fueled by our belief in open science principles and
creating global public-private partnerships among governmental,
corporate, scienti c and philanthropic communities.
Oxyhealth LLC [20/21]
At OxyHealth, our mission is to ethically deliver chambers to doctors,
who know the science they are prescribing to patients, who actually
need this product. Quite simply, OxyHealth wants to provide
hyperbaric chambers to those who have been examined, diagnosed,
and deemed to need our chambers—to those patients who will gain
from a physician’s hands-on protocol and expertise.
Penn Center for Brain Injury & Repair [13]
Over 25 principal investigators and their research personnel form
the Penn Center for Brain Injury and Repair. Working in a highly
collaborative environment, these researchers are studying ways to
signi cantly improve the quality of life for people su ering from
traumatic brain injury (TBI) and to prevent the "secondary" or
delayed injuries that are initiated by brain trauma.
QuesGen Systems, Inc. [26]
QuesGen Systems is a web-based CTMS (Clinical Trial Management
System) developed for academic and commercial research studies
and clinical trials with a particular focus and expertise in the area of
data management for TBI Research. The QuesGen platform is not
only HIPAA compliant but is also CFR 21 Part 11 certi ed. QuesGen
o ers application management of all information from recruiting
and screening of prospective participants, tracking and collecting all
data during the execution of the study and provides tools that allow
easy extract into leading statistical packages.
Raumedic [23]
Raumedic supplies precision neuromonitoring products for rapid,
safe and accurate ICP, temperature and oxygen partial pressure
measurements. NEUROVENT-PTO integrates ICP, temperature and
oxygen partial pressure into 1 catheter, with no catheter calibration
or refrigeration necessary. NEUROVENT ventricular ICP catheters can
simultaneously drain CSF and monitor ICP and temperature.
SC Medical Books / Elsevier [27]
Finest quality medical publications.
Siemens Healthcare [18]
Siemens Healthcare, Imaging and Therapy Divisions provide
advanced imaging in the core neuro specialties of Computed
Tomography, Neuro Interventional/Neuro Surgery and Magnetic
Resonance.
University of California BIRC [25]
The faculty members of UCLA Neurosurgery are committed to
providing the nest and most comprehensive patient care through
innovative clinical programs in minimally invasive brain and spinal
surgery, neuroendoscopy, neuro-oncology for both adult and
pediatric brain tumors, cerebrovascular surgery, stereotactic
radiosurgery for brain and spinal disorders, surgery for movement
disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, and epilepsy surgery.
University of Kentucky [11]
The Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center (SCoBIRC) at the
University of Kentucky College of Medicine was established in 1999
to promote both individual and collaborative studies on injuries to
the spinal cord and brain that result in paralysis or other loss of
neurologic function.
VisitLEX / Lexington CVB [12]
Lexington, Kentucky showcases all Kentucky's charm, natural beauty
and Southern hospitality with elegance and sophistication. We've
distilled all the best Kentucky has to o er in one charming but
cosmopolitan city. Visit our booth to learn more about the site of
Neurotrauma 2016!
Women in Neurotrauma Research [30b]
WiNTR is an organization established to promote international
gender equality in neurotrauma research. WINTR is an organization
for all individuals interested in these aims, regardless of gender. We
appreciate a wide diversity of ideas and opinions to help the
organization successfully meet its goals. The mission of WiNTR is to
promote gender equality through mentoring and networking
activities.
ZOLL Medical Corporation [7]
ZOLL Medical Corporation, a leader in medical products and
software solutions, o ers Intravascular Temperature Management
(IVTM™) solutions, which provide healthcare professionals with the
power and control needed to rapidly, safely, and more e ectively
manage the core body temperature of critically ill or surgical
patients with warming and cooling applications.