MRP Introduction

Working Title
Visualization of Secondary Pathological Mechanisms Involved in Acute Spinal Cord Injury

Overview
Committee Members
Nicholas Woolridge
Associate Professor, Biomedical Communications, University of Toronto
Marc Dryer
Lecturer, Biomedical Communications
Dr. Michael Fehlings MD PhD FRCSC
Professor of Neurosurgery
Krembil Chair in Neural Repair and Regeneration
McLaughlin Scholar in Molecular Medicine
University of Toronto
Medical Director, Krembil Neuroscience Center
Head Spine and Spinal Cord Injury Program
Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network

Media
Three-dimensional animation using Maya

Scientific Topic
Cellular and molecular events in spinal cord injury, with a focus on therapeutic targets

Visual challenges
Develop visual techniques to accurately and effectively explain pathological mechanisms

Audience
Research Scientists in the field of spinal cord injury

Used by
Dr. Michael Fehlings’ laboratory at Toronto Western Hospital
www.molecularmovies.org