Grant for ICORD Researchers to study improved mobilty in older power-wheelchair users
Dr. Bill Miller, an ICORD investigator and faculty member in the UBC Dept of Occupational Therapy & Occupational Sciences and GF Strong Rehab Centre, along with Drs. Gary Birch, Bonnie Sawatzky and several others, received $1,485,447 over 6 years through Read More…
Dr. Janice Eng wins 2009 Jonas Salk Award
Dr. Janice Eng, a GF Strong and ICORD researcher and professor in the Dept. of Physical Therapy, has received the prestigious 2009 Jonas Salk Award from March of Dimes Canada. Earlier this year Dr. Eng, developed a rehabilitation program that Read More…
ICORD Researchers in the news
Drs. Wolfram Tetzlaff and Femke Streiger’s study on the effects of high-fat, low-carb (or ketogenic) diet on recovery after SCI was featured in Science Daily and PhysOrg.com. Dr. Tetzlaff presented the research project at a press conference at this year’s Read More…
Spinal Chord: a benefit supporting research & the arts
Don your cocktail attire and join ICORD and the Vancouver Cantata Singers for a unique interdisciplinary gala featuring live Classical & Jazz music in the architecturally-inspired atrium of the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, with libations, tasty hors d’oeuvres, and a Read More…
Students win scholarships
Congratulations to ICORD trainees who have recently been awarded scholarships: Peggy Assinck, (Dr. Wolfram Tetzlaff, ICORD) and Brodie Sakakibara, (Dr. Bill Miller, ICORD and GF Strong Centre) won Frederick Banting and Charles Best Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Awards. Ada Read More…