Shepherd Center to Screen "The Accidental Advocate" and Hold Discussion on Stem Cell Research
ATLANTA - (Jan. 1, 2009) - Members of the community are invited to join us for the screening of The Accidental Advocate, followed by a discussion on stem cell research led by Shepherd Center spinal cord injury researchers. Space is limited so please RSVP below.
Date and Time
January 15, 2009. 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location
Shepherd Auditorium, Shepherd Center, 2020 Peachtree Road, NW, Atlanta, GA
RSVP
RSVP is closed for this screening.
Movie Synopsis
The Accidental Advocate (run time 93 min.) is a documentary about Claude Gerstle, a surgeon and athlete, who suffers a tragic bicycle accident that leaves him paralyzed from the neck down. He and his daughter, Jessica (former producer, Dateline NBC), embark on an odyssey to track down the thinkers, politicians and crusaders at the heart of stem cell research. Featuring Michael J. Fox, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Orin Hatch and Sam Brownback.
Discussion Leaders
Mike Jones, PhD, Vice President of Research, Shepherd Center
Keith Tansey, MD, PhD, Director of Spinal Cord Injury Research, Shepherd Center
Related Materials
Experimental Treatments for Spinal Cord Injury Injuries: What You Should Know (ICCP)
Of Spinal Cord Injury, Stem Cells, Snake Oil and Serious Hope by Keith Tansey, MD, PhD
Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems, Shepherd Center is ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.