Paralympic research clinic was a success

Members of Dr. Krassioukov’s Paralympic research team had a great (and productive) time at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. The Research Clinic was located in the Fitness Centre right in the buzzing Athletes’ Village. The team tested over 60 Read More…

Dr. Sawatzky to be honoured

ICORD Principal Investigator Dr. Bonita Sawatzky will be honoured by her Alma Mater later this month with the presentation of a Distinguished Alumni Blazer Award from the Canadian Mennonite University (CMU) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The award selection committee was impressed Read More…

Paralympic Clinic is up and running in London

Dr. Andrei Krassioukov and his research team have arrived in London and set up in the Paralympic Village. Trainee Jacqueline Cragg sends an update: August 29th, 2012: We have arrived in London and have set up the Cardiovascular Health Education Read More…

Paralympic Boosting: Dr. Krassioukov weighs in

ICORD Principal Investigator Dr. Andrei Krassioukov is an expert on the subject of boosting, and he’s been in high demand from national and international media outlets wanting his insight in advance of the upcoming Paralympic Games. Boosting occurs when athletes Read More…

Funding for International Initiatives announced

[the deadline to apply for these competitions was September 1, 2012] ICORD is excited to announce the renewal of two initiatives to encourage international collaboration. With the support of the Rick Hansen Foundation and Rick Hansen Institute, ICORD is offering Read More…