The Cerebral Palsy Research Network (CPRN) Executive Committee member Garey Noritz, MD, received the mentorship award at the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) annual meeting today, September 19, 2019 in Anaheim, CA. 

Dr. Noritz was recognized as

“an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership for trainees and colleagues in the field of cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. [AACPDM] considers the breadth and depth of the nominee’s contribution and impact on improving services and care, promoting professional education and research for individuals with disabilities, and the sustainability of the nominee’s mentorship over time.

–AACPDM Meeting Program 2019

Dr. Noritz is a founding member of CPRN and with his institution, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, is a leader in defining and implementing the CPRN Clinical Registry.  He is the principal investigator for the CPRN Clinical Registry. CPRN is proud to see Dr. Noritz be recognized for his contributions to the field and appreciates his ongoing contributions to the advancement of CPRN including being a front-line resource for clinicians implementing the CPRN Clinical Registry.  This mentorship award captures the essence of Dr. Noritz’s meaningful impact on the field of cerebral palsy and CPRN and its members congratulate him for the award and what it means.