December 4, 2009 (FinancialWire) — The Integra Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Integra LifeSciences Corp. (NASDAQ: IART), has awarded a $12,000 grant to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons /Congress of Neurological Surgeons Joint Section for Pediatric Neurosurgery, in support of the section’s annual meeting, which is taking place at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts, December 1-4, 2009. The grant will assist 25 pediatric neurosurgery residents in attending the event.

This year’s annual meeting will include scientific presentations and posters covering the latest on pediatric neurosurgical topics from North America and around the world, point/counterpoint forums on controversial topics, The Raimondi Lecture – Professor Charles Stiles, PhD discussing the groundbreaking science of tumors and transcription factors, and a half day Neurofibromatosis Symposium, which will feature topics including Genetics/Diagnosis, Radiology, Spine and Neurosurgical Management, and New Therapies for Tumors in NF1.

The Integra Foundation is dedicated to advancing innovative medical and healthcare research and education, primarily in the areas of neurosurgery, reconstructive and general surgery, that lead to improved outcome and quality of life for patients and their communities.

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