Often families are told that the pace of science is beyond control and that it is better for them to accept “reality” rather than pursue progress. In truth, scientific progress does not occur in a vacuum and history is filled with examples of patient advocacy groups bringing about change more quickly than predicted by conventional wisdom.
Thus, CNS has developed a comprehensive strategy to develop effective regenerative therapies as quickly as possible:
Establish a clinical trails network, linking researchers and eliminating barriers to pediatric neurological therapies
Increase private and government funding to speed completion of the research needed to move this science from the laboratory to the clinic
Encourage young scientists to pursue children’s neurological research so more innovative minds are working to heal our children
Sponsor scientific forums that hasten progress by helping researchers compare findings and formulate strategy with colleagues around the world
Collaborate with multiple research advocacy groups so that resources are pooled rather than fragmented and research is coordinated rather than duplicated