Congratulations to ICORD Principal Investigator Dr. Wayne Moore, who is a co-applicant on a recently-announced $3.8 million grant from the MS Society of Canada. Dr. Moore, who is a Clinical Professor in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UBC, researches MRI Read More…
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It’s not rocket science, it’s harder! A Café Scientifique event on January 19, 2012
“Scientific breakthroughs” often appear in the news, yet we still have no cure for spinal cord injury. Join our expert panel of ICORD researchers for refreshments and lively discussion about how discoveries in the laboratory translate into treatments that affect Read More…
New blog highlights latest SCI research
ICORD and the SCI Resource Centre are pleased to present SCRIBE, a new blog highlighting recent developments in SCI research at ICORD and around the world. This is a forum for SCI researchers to connect with the greater community. Check Read More…
Upcoming Spinal Cord Injury conference
5th National Spinal Cord Injury Conference – Translating Neural Engineering and Novel Therapies The 5th National SCI Conference organizing committee is putting together an exciting program featuring keynote addresses, podium and poster presentations, workshops and breakout sessions. Additional highlights include Read More…
ICORD Researchers receive 2011 BC Rehab Research Award
BC Rehab Foundation recently announced the recipients of the 2011 BC Rehab Research Awards, a funding competition that offers rehabilitation professionals an opportunity to undertake clinical research in their area of expertise, helping improve the lives of people living with Read More…
2010-11 Annual Report now available
ICORD’s Annual Report for 2010-11 is now available. Download a low-resolution version here or contact the ICORD Administrative Office to request a high-res PDF or have a paper copy mailed to you. An appendix listing selected publications by ICORD researchers Read More…
Jaimie Borisoff receives Canada Research Chair
ICORD Principal Investigator and BCIT Faculty member Dr. Jaimie Borisoff has been named a Canada Research Chair for his work in Rehabilitation Engineering Design at BCIT. Started in 2000 by the Federal Government, the awards are given to exceptional emerging Read More…
Tickets now available for Spinal Chord 2011
Spinal Chord is a gala evening in support of ICORD and the Vancouver Cantata Singers. This is your chance to get all dressed up, hear an award-winning choir in the spectacular atrium of the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, enjoy fabulous Read More…
Spinal Chord awards for staff excellence
Congratulations to Clarrie Lam and Peter van Stolk, winners of the Spinal Chord Awards for Staff Excellence in August, 2011 Service: Clarrie Lam (Tetzlaff lab) Clarrie’s nominations commended her patience and skill at teaching lab members new techniques and directing Read More…
Open House + Free Talk by Paul Zehr to celebrate Resource Centre opening
Join us on for two free special events to celebrate the launch of the new Community Spinal Cord Injury Resource Centre at the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre. Open house + public talk Dr. E. Paul Zehr Open house, 2:00 to Read More…
