AAP Regenerative Rehabilitation Consortium (ARRC)

Welcome to AAP's new and exciting partnership with the International Consortium for Regenerative Rehabilitation (ICRR) - the AAP Regenerative Rehabilitation Consortium, or ARRC!

Our mission is to bring together leading scientists and clinicians across the domains of regenerative medicine and rehabilitation science to drive the creation and transfer of knowledge associated with the development and translation of technologies that restore function and enhance the quality of life of patients.

We hope to explore initiatives and programs that address great potential to synergize the field of regenerative medicine with rehabilitation science. Combining these fields offers great promise in maximizing physical functioning in individuals after injury, disease, or with aging.

The International Consortium for Regenerative Rehabilitation (ICRR) was founded at the University of Pittsburgh.

The consortium currently consists of 16 leading institutions from across the world. Dr. Fabrisia Ambrosio, PhD, now the Atlantic Charter Director of the Discovery Center for Musculoskeletal Recovery at the Schoen Adams Research Institute at Spaulding Rehabilitation and a faculty member in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School, has served as the founding director.

At the Association of Academic Physiatrists (AAP) annual meeting in February 2024, it was announced that the ICRR will have a new home with the AAP with an expansion of educational opportunities to focus on Regenerative Rehabilitation.

“The field of regenerative medicine has exciting potential to bring impactful discoveries and novel research direct to patients. Joining our consortium with the AAP is a tremendous opportunity to grow awareness and collaboration in the field. This marks a major milestone and will accelerate the growth of this emerging discipline.”
—Dr. Fabrisia Ambrosio, PhD, ICRR Founding Director

Through our network of institutions, we are supporting and cultivating a global community of researchers and clinicians who believe regenerative rehabilitation science can bring about positive change in patient outcomes.

Founding Institutions:

• University of Pittsburgh
• Stanford Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
• Mayo Clinic
• University of California, San Francisco

Additional Consortium Institutions:

• Emory University
• University of Virginia
• University of Texas at Austin
• Kyoto University
• Indiana University - Perdue University Indianapolis
• University of Washington Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
• Wayne State University
• Uniformed Services University
• Kessler Foundation
• Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi
• AO Research Institute Davos
• Virginia Commonwealth University
• Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital - Harvard Medical School

REGEN REHAB '24
The 10th Annual International Symposium on Regenerative Rehabilitation
Boston, MA | March 7-9, 2024

Advances in regenerative medicine have the potential to make a significant impact on clinical practice. With thousands of ongoing regenerative medicine clinical trials involving tens of thousands of patients, the availability of regenerative therapies is likely to increase in the years ahead, opening up new populations of patients for clinicians. A comprehensive, evidence-based understanding of the synergistic effect of rehabilitation approaches and regenerative medicine technologies has the potential to propel the translation of regenerative technologies into functionally relevant treatment interventions for a host of pathologies.

This course will explore the intersection of regenerative medicine and rehabilitation medicine—Regenerative Rehabilitation. Speakers will highlight the state-of-the-science for regenerative medicine technologies (at basic, pre-clinical, and clinical stages) and will provide clinical examples of the Regenerative Rehabilitation paradigm. Emphasis will be placed on opportunities, obstacles, and challenges encountered in the clinical translation of these novel approaches. The session will conclude with an interactive and moderated discussion between panel members and the audience so as to help map a strategic plan for advancing the field.

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Benefits to becoming a member of the new AAP Regenerative Rehabilitation Consortium (ARRC):

• Subscription and opportunity to contribute research to the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AJPM&R)
• New section featuring Regenerative Rehab coming soon!
• Discounted registration rates for ARRC meetings & workshops
• Access to the ARRC listserv and online community (coming soon) and select AAP virtual campus activities.
• Opportunities to volunteer and participate in ARRC meetings, workshops & symposia, the Rising Stars of Regenerative
• Rehabilitation Speaker Series, Lightning Talks Competition, and more!

AAP/ ARRC Member Rates - individuals can join ARRC with or without an AAP membership. Members of both groups save big!

Contact Amy Schnappinger, Program Manager, if you are interested in membership.