The NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) invites members of nonprofit organizations to the Institute's 2019 Nonprofit Forum. The Progress through Partnership Forum provides an opportunity for nonprofit leaders to network with colleagues and to engage in discussions with NINDS staff.
The agenda featured panel discussions on cell and gene therapy, data collection and storage, motivating the next generation of researchers, neuroethics and success stories. The meeting will also offer participants a casual setting for a discussion with NINDS program directors. The Forum was held at the Neuroscience Center located at 6001 Executive Blvd. Bethesda, MD.
Agenda
NINDS Nonprofit Forum (Day 1) Videocast
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Orientation |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | NINDS Director's Welcome |
| 2:15-2:30 p.m. | Break |
| 2:30-3:15 p.m. | Cell Therapy Panel Discussion |
| 3:15-4:00 p.m. | Gene Therapy and Gene Editing Panel Discussion |
| 4:00-5:30 p.m. | Poster Session & Reception |
NINDS Nonprofit Forum (Day 2) Videocast
| Time | Title |
|---|---|
| 8:30-9:00 a.m. | Issues in Data Collection and Storage Presentation |
| 9:00-9:45 a.m. | Big Data: How to Address Custom Needs Panel Discussion |
| 9:45-11:00 a.m. | Meet the Program Directors/Division Directors |
| 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30-2:00 p.m. | Breakout Session Reports |
| 2:00-2:45 p.m. | Motivating the Next Generation of Researchers Panel Discussion |
| 2:45-3:30 p.m. | Neuroethics Panel Discussion |
| 3:30-4:15 p.m. | Featured Success Stories Panel Discussion |