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…
World-renowned perception and movement expert to visit ICORD
Professor Alain Berthoz will visit ICORD on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. Prof. Berthoz will be in Vancouver for the month of September as a Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies Distinguished Visiting Professor. Prof. Berthoz will present a seminar, and Read More…
Dr. Gary Birch appointed Officer to the Order of Canada
On Dec. 30, 2008, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaelle Jean, Governor General of Canada, appointed ICORD member and Executuve Director of the Neil Squire Society, Dr. Gary Birch an Officer of the Order of Canada “for his contributions to Read More…
