Health Sciences Report (2001)

HEALTH SCIENCES REPORT UNIVERSITY OF UTAH Vol. 25, No. 3 Crossing Boundaries in the Science and Life of Jindrich Kopecek 10 From communist Czechoslovakia to Utah, this researcher has pushed beyond the borders of chemistry, bioengineering and medicine to the frontier of polymeric drug delivery systems. P U S H I N G L I M I T S AFTER A S P I N A L CORD INJURY In Keith Barney's Territory, It's What You CAN Do That Counts 14 A social worker in the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation uses his experiences as a Paralympic athlete to motivate patients. Intermountain Spinal Cord Injury Center Helps Patients Move into an Independent Life 17 The focus is on preventing secondary injuries after surgery and promoting rehabilitation, say an orthopedic surgeon, neurosurgeon and physical medicine specialist. Paralympic Athletes Compete to Win, Not Inspire 20 The Paralympic Winter Games will capture the spotlight next March as international athletes compete in Utah. More than Meets the Eye: A Photo Essay 22 To understand what really goes on in a research lab at an academic medical center, you must piece together images and impressions. D E P A R T M E N T S Headlines 2 People 8 In Memoriam 9 Research in Brief 28 Gift of Health 30