Seed Grants fund novel research projects
Seed Grants are designed to support novel research projects proposed by ICORD Principal Investigators and Investigators. Funding for these initiatives is provided by the Rick Hansen Foundation. The following projects were funded in the Fall 2014 Seed Grant competition: Development Read More…
6th annual Spinal Chord Gala another success
The 6th annual Spinal Chord Gala, co-hosted by ICORD and the Vancouver Cantata Singers, took place on Saturday November 1st. Thank you to all our guests, sponsors, staff and volunteers for making this another great night to remember. We would Read More…
Students from Vanderhoof, BC support SCI research
Every fall, the students at W.L. McLeod Elementary School in Vanderhoof, BC, throw an ultimate frisbee tournament with the proceeds going to support spinal cord injury research happening at ICORD. This year was no different, even though their school year Read More…
New faculty join ICORD
ICORD has gained two new Principal Investigators: Drs. Christopher West and John Kramer are both Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholars, jointly funded by the Rick Hansen Institute. Meet them and hear about their work at a special seminar Read More…
Dr. Brian Kwon leads $3m collaborative study on biomarkers in SCI
A study led by ICORD Principal Investigator Dr. Brian Kwon is bringing together a team of world-class investigators from multiple disciplines to create a better understanding of SCI, potentially leading to advances in the treatment of paralysis. “Right now, assessing Read More…
