Lauren R. McCollough

spinal cord Injury SIG Nominating Committee

Education:

BA in Psychology, The University of Texas at Austin 2003;

DPT,  Regis University 2010

Certifications:

not provided

Current Practice:

Clinical practice at a Model System rehabilitation center working primarily with patients post SCI through the continuum of care from in-patient through out-patient. Working as a research Fellow in the Crawford Research Institute Spinal Cord Injury Laboratory.

Employment:

SCI Research Fellow, Shepherd Center Atlanta GA

Professional Contributions:

Poster presentation at APTA CSM 2011 (The addition of somatosensory stimulation to repetitive task practice improves hand function in hemiplegic children: A case series)

Professional Awards:

not provided

Previous Involvement in the Neurology Section:

Member of APTA 2007-2011

Member of Neurology Section 2009-2011

Member of SCI SIG 2011

Why Are You Running For This Position?

I am new graduate working in my first position and would like to become more involved not only in my professional association but also in the specialized and unique field of spinal cord injury rehabilitation. This position would be a great opportunity to share some of the exciting advances happening in SCI research, rehabilitation, and equipment. I enjoy networking with others in the field and am comfortable communicating with clinical, non-clinical, and scientific members of the SCI community. In my current position I split my time and energy between the clinic and research, which requires excellent organizational and time management skills, both of which would serve me well on the nominating committee. I am excited and eager to become more involved and to assist others in the field to become more involved and stay up to date with the ever-progressing world of SCI rehab by being on the Neurology SCI SIG nominating committee.