# Unite 2 Fight Paralysis Annual Science and Advocacy Symposium

> **NIH NIH R13** · EMORY UNIVERSITY · 2024 · $25,000

## Abstract

Project Summary/Abstract
The goal of this application is to support additional efforts to enhance the diversity, equity, and inclusion of
participants for the Unite 2 Fight Paralysis (U2FP) Annual Science and Advocacy Symposium, to be held in
Atlanta, GA in October of 2024. The overarching goal of the Symposium is to accelerate the development,
translation, and implementation of novel treatments for spinal cord injury (SCI). The Symposium aims to build
essential collaborations that are crucial for driving the SCI field forward and towards meaningful change. SCI
presents a significant public health challenge, with life-altering consequences and limited therapeutic
interventions. The Symposium addresses this challenge by bringing together diverse stakeholders to confront
the complexities of SCI research and treatment development. Recognizing the underrepresentation of certain
groups, the application outlines strategic aims to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion. These include
providing travel awards for trainees from underrepresented groups and conducting outreach activities to invite
individuals from diverse backgrounds, underrepresented groups, and women. To enrich the symposium
experience, innovative approaches are proposed. Discussion sessions led by persons with lived-experience in
SCI (SCI PLEX), coupled with a pre-Symposium workshop on ways to enhance equitable scientific
communications between diverse stakeholders, aim to deepen understanding and address challenges in
delivering restorative treatments for paralysis. The Symposium plans to exclusively feature trainee
presentations in poster and short communication sessions, paired with SCI lived-experience consultants for
guidance on audience engagement. In summary, the U2FP Symposium plans to create a dynamic and
inclusive space for stakeholders, advancing SCI research through collaboration, diverse perspectives, and
improved scientific communication. With aims to enhance diversity and empower participants, the Symposium
stands as a pivotal event in the pursuit of effective treatments and cures for spinal cord injury.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 11000598
- **Project number:** 1R13NS139605-01
- **Recipient organization:** EMORY UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** CANDACE L. FLOYD
- **Activity code:** R13 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2024
- **Award amount:** $25,000
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2024-09-05 → 2025-08-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/11000598

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 11000598, Unite 2 Fight Paralysis Annual Science and Advocacy Symposium (1R13NS139605-01). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-25 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/11000598. Licensed CC0.

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