PVA/EPVA Center for Neuroscience and Regeneration Research at Yale University Presents Findings on MS

4/14/2003

From: David Uchic, 202-416-7667 (pre-event) or Bob Ensinger, 703-655-6476 (onsite, cell phone) both of the Paralyzed Veterans of America

News Advisory:

WHAT: Advances in MS Research. One of the country's leading research centers on spinal cord injury and disease will present findings on MS and its role in spinal cord dysfunction. In-depth research activities have targeted: Restoration of Function through Cell Transplantation; Neuropathic Pain; The Pursuit of Molecular Targets in MS; and Neuroprotection.

WHO: Presented by the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA). Dr. Stephen Waxman, director of the PVA/EPVA Center for Neuroscience and Regeneration at Yale University will provide an overview of advances in MS research.

WHERE: PVA/EPVA Center for Neuroscience and Regeneration Research at Yale University, VA Medical Center, 950 Campbell Ave., Bldg. 34, West Haven, Conn. 06516

WHEN: Thursday, April 17, 12 Noon - 3 p.m.

Interviews with Dr. Waxman and his team of researchers will be available.

For more information, contact: (pre-event) David Uchic at 202-416-7667 or (onsite) Bob Ensinger at (703) 655-6476 (cell phone).