BRAD WEBINARS
BRAD 2026 Webinar
Restoring Sensation, Restoring Lives: How Animal Research Improves Life After Limb Amputation
Presenter: Lee Fisher, PhD
Associate Professor & Assistant Vice Chair for Research
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
University of Pittsburgh
Date: Thursday, April 16th, 12-1 PM ET
More than 1.5 million people in the United States have undergone a leg amputation, and many experience poor balance, frequent falls, and chronic phantom limb pain due to the loss of sensation from the missing limb. Restoring this sensation is a major challenge in improving mobility and quality of life. This talk will focus on how researchers are developing new neurotechnologies to restore sensation to people with limb amputation using spinal cord stimulation. By generating sensations that feel as if they come from the missing foot and linking them to sensors on a prosthetic limb, this approach aims to help the brain experience the prosthesis as an integral part of the body. The talk will also describe the translational pathway that combines pre-clinical animal research with human clinical trials. Animal studies are essential for understanding spinal cord anatomy, testing new electrode designs, and safely advancing these technologies. These studies highlight the critical role of animal research in developing therapies that improve balance, reduce phantom limb pain, and enhance quality of life after limb amputation.
The BRAD 2026 Webinar is sponsored by Tecniplast.
Previous BRAD Webinars
2025 - Unlocking Prevention: How Vaccine Research in Animals Saves People and Their Pets - Dr. Deborah Fuller, University of Washington and Washington National Primate Research Center - Click here to watch the recorded webinar!
2024 - The Importance of Animals in Addressing the Drug Abuse Crisis - Dr. Charles France, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio - Click here to watch the recorded webinar!
2023 - Understanding and Countering Life-Changing Childhood Trauma via Nonhuman Animal Research - Dr. Tanya Roth, University of Delaware - Click here to watch the recorded webinar!
2022 - Gone fishing: How zebrafish can teach us about human health and disease - Dr. Florence Marlow, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
2021 - From Monkeys to Children: What Nonhuman Primates Can Teach Us About Psychiatric Disorder - Dr. Margaux Kenwood, University of Wisconsin - Madison
2020 - Progress in Mental Health: The Role of Animal Research - Dr. Thomas Prevot, University of Toronto
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2019 – Organ Recovery and Transplantation Through Animal Research – Dr. Matthew Bacchetta, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
2018 – A Journey to the Center of the Fetal Brain through Animal Research – Dr. Irina Burd, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
2017 – Advancements in Reconstructive Transplantation: The Role of Animal Research – Dr. Gerald Brandacher, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
BRAD PLANNING WEBINARS
Planning Your Best BRAD: Strategies for an Unforgettable 10th Annual Celebration
Presenters:
Logan K France, BRAD Program Director
Rachelle Stammen, BRAD Champion
Allison Anderson, Winner of Best Branch BRAD Award
Are you gearing up for an exciting BRAD celebration? Whether you're a seasoned event planner or diving into your first BRAD event, this webinar is for you packed with:
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Creative event and activity ideas to engage your community
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A preview of our upcoming week-long BRAD celebration plans
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Introduction to our comprehensive BRAD Planning Toolkit
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Tips and tricks for ensuring your BRAD event is a success
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Question and answer session with our expert panel
Building Your Best BRAD 2020
Date: Tuesday, February 18th 3-4 PM ET
Need some planning inspiration? Want to see new materials for BRAD 2020? Interested in hearing from form BRAD participants? BRAD Founder and Program Director, Dr. Logan France, discussed how to get started in planning your event, including strategies for reaching your target audience and maximizing exposure. Attendees heard tips from former BRAD participants and saw various games and activities that can be incorporated into regional events.
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BRAD 2019: Tips, Tricks, and What's New?
Date: Tuesday, February 26th 3-4 PM ET
During the first BRAD webinar, Dr. Logan France discussed planning, logistics, ideas, and activities to incorporate into your own events, and attendees got a sneak peek at new items for BRAD 2019. Participants had the chance to ask any questions they had, and new BRAD coordinators heard the success stories (and lessons learned) from some of our BRAD veterans.
Click here to watch the recorded webinar.
Click here to download the slides.
BRAD 2019 Planning Q & A
Date: Tuesday, March 26th 3-4 PM ET
How do you engage people at your BRAD table? Do you have tips for answering challenging questions about animal research? What do I do if someone reacts negatively? AMP’s BRAD Program Director, Dr. Logan France, participated in a video Q&A and answered last minute questions about hosting BRAD 2019!
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