Research and Industry Partnerships in Physiatry

Area of Science:

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Translational Research
• Academic-Industry Collaboration

Background:

• Limited resources exist for academic physiatrists regarding industry research partnerships.
• A need has been identified for guidance on navigating academia-industry relationships in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To create a roadmap for academic physiatrists to engage in industry partnerships.
• To identify essential skill sets for successful collaboration between academia and industry in physiatry research.

Main Methods:

• Formation of the Research and Industry Partnerships Task Force by the Association of Academic Physiatrists in 2019.
• Implementation of an educational session titled "Collaborating with industry" at Physiatry '19.
• Development of accessible resources to support physiatrists in academia-industry relationships.

Main Results:

• The Task Force successfully conducted an educational session on industry collaboration.
• Resources are being developed to guide physiatrists in navigating research partnerships.
• The initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic research and industry engagement.

Conclusions:

• A roadmap and resources are being developed to facilitate academia-industry partnerships in physiatry.
• Enhancing these collaborations is crucial for accelerating discovery in rehabilitation medicine.
• The ultimate goal is to benefit patients through advancements in physiatry and rehabilitation.