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The Steven L. Wolf Research Symposium (#Wolf24) will honor and celebrate Emory University Professor Steven L. Wolf’s lifelong work of leading scientific research frontiers, promoting evidence-based practice and cultivating interdisciplinary collaboration across healthcare professions.
Internationally renowned rehabilitation scientists and educators will engage attendees in thought-provoking presentations and discussions that recognize Steve’s profound impact.
When: Thursday, August 22 – Saturday, August 24, 2024
Where: Emory Hotel and Conference Center, Atlanta, GA | To reserve a hotel room, please call 404-712-6000 and press Zero for reservation assistance. Please advise them you are part of the “Wolf Symposium Group” to receive the Conference Rate. The Reservation Center operates Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm for reservation assistance.
Wolf24 Conference Registration Link
Please note: The registration link is to Emory Office of Medical Education (OCME). For secure payment, you will need to create an OCME account with a password first. Once you have created your account, please re-click the WOLF24 Conference Registration Link to enter your payment.
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
- 7:20pm | Pre-Symposium Social Gathering - Atlanta Braves Baseball Game | Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
Thursday, August 22, 2024
- 6:00 - 8:00pm | Registration and Welcome Reception - Opening Remarks: Daniel Corcos | Miller-Ward Alumni House, Emory University
Friday, August 23, 2024 | Scientific Program
- 7:30-8:30am | Registration and Breakfast
- 8:30-9:15am | Opening Keynote Address: Carolee Winstein
- 9:15-9:30am | Break
- 9:30-11:00am | Scientific Session I – Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery | 4 talks (15min each)
- Steven Cramer (moderator)
- Lara Boyd (virtual)
- Bob Sainburg
- Teresa Kimberley
- Moderated discussion (30min)
- 11:00-11:15am | Break
- 11:15am-12:45pm | Scientific Session II – Neurorehabilitation: Bench to Bedside | 4 talks (15min each)
- Randy Nudo (moderator)
- Edee Field-Fote
- Richard Nichols
- Pam Duncan
- Moderated discussion (30min)
- 12:45-2:45pm | Lunch and Scientific Poster Session
- 2:45-4:15pm | Scientific Session III – Mentored Research Directions | 4 talks (15min each)
- Stuart Binder-McLeod (moderator)
- Sook-Lei Liew
- Wayne Feng
- Andrew Butler
- Moderated discussion (30min)
- 4:15-5:00pm | "Steve’s Choice" Trainee Talks and Discussion**
Open evening itinerary for attendees to enjoy Atlanta on their own
Saturday, August 24, 2024
- 7:00-8:15am | Breakfast
- 8:15-9:30am | Scientific Session IV - Emory Research | 3 talks (15min each)
- Timothy Cope (moderator)
- Arthur English
- Robert Gregor
- Moderated discussion (30min)
- 9:30-9:45am | Break
- 9:45-11:00am | Scientific Session V – Science, Administration, and Leadership | 3 talks (15min each)
- Jonathan Wolpaw (moderator)
- Rebecca Craik (virtual)
- Ralph Nitkin
- Moderated discussion (30min)
- 11:00am-12pm | Reflections on Past, Present, and Future Frontiers of Rehabilitation – Steve Wolf | Introduction and brief remarks by Richard Segal
Afternoon Leisure Activity/Free time
- 6:00-10:30pm Gala Celebration – Cocktail Reception, Dinner and Live Concert – Toasting and Roasting | Master of Ceremonies – Tony Delitto
- 6:00pm | Cocktail reception
- 7:00pm | Dinner
- 8:00pm | Anthony Delitto (emcee)
- 8:30-10:30pM | Band (Cover to Cover)
*Special Events
Wednesday Night Baseball!
We're kicking off The Steven L. Wolf Research Symposium with a trip to Truist Park to watch one of Dr. Wolf's favorite teams, The Atlanta Braves! Join us for this exclusive event on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, to watch the Braves take on the Philadelphia Phillies with Dr. Wolf. Tickets are $100 each. Tickets include seating in a private rooftop patio to mix, mingle and watch the game, as well as $20 added value that can be spent on food, beverage or merchandise anywhere in the park. Tickets are limited, so secure your spot early! (Please note: travel to and from Truist Park is not included).
Saturday Night Gala
Get ready for an unforgettable evening! Join us at our grand Gala Celebration honoring the amazing work of Steven L. Wolf in scholarship, mentoring and service! We are pulling out all the stops: delicious cocktails to start, a mouthwatering dinner and then... let's hit the dance floor and groove the night away with a live band! This event will also support the Steven L. Wolf Scholars Fund. It is a celebration you will not want to miss! Cocktail attire please.
*Please note: if you would like to register for either (or both) of the Special Events, but not the Conference, please type EventsOnly in the Discount Code box to cancel the registration fee. It is case sensitive.
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