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…