Media Invited to Participate in News Conference Announcing World's First
Procedure to Repair Brain Damage from Stroke
PRNewswire
30-JUN-98
WHO: Surgeons and a neurologist from the University of Pittsburgh
Medical Center who are involved in this pioneering research.
WHAT: Details of the first neuron transplant procedure intended to
reverse brain damage created by stroke will be discussed. In
addition, information will be given about the unique engineered
human neurons used in this procedure.
WHEN: 11 a.m. (ET), Wednesday, July 1
WHERE: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
Room S-100, 1st floor, Biomedical Science Tower South
(Entrance is off Darragh Street, Oakland section of Pittsburgh)
WHY: This first attempt to reverse brain damage caused by stroke has
tremendous public health implications. Stroke is the third
leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability
in the United States. Until now, treatment of stroke has been
limited to preventive measures, acute intervention and
rehabilitation.
Special Notes to Editors:
* B-roll and photos of this procedure are available.
* A limited number of phone lines will be available for reporters to
listen to the press conference. Reservations will be accepted in the order
received. To register, call Heather Szafranski at 412-624-2607.
Parking: Media can park in the Montefiore University Hospital parking garage
entrance on Darragh Street, directly across from the entrance to the
Biomedical Science Tower South. This is the first garage entrance on the left
as you go up Darragh from Fifth Avenue, and is marked with a blue sign that
says "non-emergency entrance."
CONTACT: Mark Kanny or Lauren Ward of UPMC, 412-624-2607, or fax,
412-624-3184, or e-mail, kanny(AT)a1.isd.upmc.edu or wardla(AT)a1.isd.upmc.edu.