In response to requests from around the globe, ICORD’s first Café Scientifique event, Spinal cord injury research: it’s not rocket science, it’s harder, will be webcast (for both live-streaming and later viewing). Click here to join in or view the webcast.
We are excited to announce that the event is now booked to capacity. In order to [...]
Congratulations to ICORD students Leanne Ramer and Greg Duncan, who both won Paralyzed Veterans of America Poster Awards at the 14th International Symposium on Neural Regeneration in Pacific Grove, California last week. Ms. Ramer is finishing her PhD with Drs. Andrei Krassioukov and John Steeves, and Mr. Duncan is a PhD student with Dr. Wolfram [...]
Researchers at ICORD are looking for people with paraplegia (with lesion level above T6) or tetraplegia to take part in a study that aims to understand more about abdominal muscle function in persons with spinal cord injury and how these muscles may be used during activities of daily living.
We will assess and classify the level [...]
Congratulations to ICORD Principal Investigator Dr. Wayne Moore, who is a co-applicant on a recently-announced $3.8 million grant from the MS Society of Canada. Dr. Moore, who is a Clinical Professor in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UBC, researches MRI correlation in multiple sclerosis and neuropathology of spinal cord injury.
“Scientific breakthroughs” often appear in the news, yet we still have no cure for spinal cord injury. Join our expert panel of ICORD researchers for refreshments and lively discussion about how discoveries in the laboratory translate into treatments that affect lives now, as well as the inherent challenges in that process.
Speakers: Brian Kwon, MD, PhD [...]
ICORD and the SCI Resource Centre are pleased to present SCRIBE, a new blog highlighting recent developments in SCI research at ICORD and around the world. This is a forum for SCI researchers to connect with the greater community. Check it out, and add your comments!
5th National Spinal Cord Injury Conference – Translating Neural Engineering and Novel Therapies
The 5th National SCI Conference organizing committee is putting together an exciting program featuring keynote addresses, podium and poster presentations, workshops and breakout sessions. Additional highlights include a hands-on pre-course, consumer participation and a delegate reception. You are invited [...]
BC Rehab Foundation recently announced the recipients of the 2011 BC Rehab Research Awards, a funding competition that offers rehabilitation professionals an opportunity to undertake clinical research in their area of expertise, helping improve the lives of people living with physical disabilities, and a team of ICORD Researchers was one of the winners.
“One of the [...]
ICORD’s Annual Report for 2010-11 is now available. Download a low-resolution version here or contact the ICORD Administrative Office to request a high-res PDF or have a paper copy mailed to you.
An appendix listing selected publications by ICORD researchers is available here.
ICORD Principal Investigator and BCIT Faculty member Dr Jaimie Borisoff has been named a Canada Research Chair for his work in Rehabilitation Engineering Design at BCIT. Started in 2000 by the Federal Government, the awards are given to exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. The [...]
