BRK 10: Cerebral Palsy Research Funding in the United States: Past, Present and Future

Learning Objectives:
1) Understand the past trends in NIH funding for cerebral palsy research
2) Understand what the patient and caregiver community values most highly for cerebral palsy research investments and how those investments contrast with NIH funded research.
3) Learn the most current priorities and new developments in funding opportunities for cerebral palsy research at NIH and the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
4) Get an inside look at how NINDS Council makes funding decisions about its research priorities and how recent legislation and workshops will positively affect future grant applications.

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* 1. Please indicate your opinion about each of the following statements.

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The course followed description in the program.
The course began on time and was well paced.
The faculty communicated clearly and effectively.
The course used practical examples to teach points.
The faculty involved participants in the course.
The faculty allowed enough time for questions.
The course met its objectives as stated in the program.
The information presented will help me accomplish my professional responsibilities.
The course has given me a basis for making changes in my practice.

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* 2. Did this course have a commercial bias?

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* 3. Should the Academy repeat this course next year?

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* 4. Please suggest any topics of interest for a future course.

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* 5. General comments:

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