Our researchers are looking for answers to these questions (and many others):
Injury Prevention
Can a
specialized
helmet prevent
spinal cord
injuries?
Can the
causes of tips and falls from wheelchairs be avoided?
Is there a better
way to transport
newly-injured people
to mitigate further
damage?
Click on any of the bubbles to see the different labs involved!
Can we
create skin
substitutes to treat
non-healing
wounds?
How can
we encourage
axons to
regenerate?
Can
biomarkers
predict injury
severity?
Can a particular
diet be effective in
preventing secondary
damage to the spinal
cord after injury?
Can we
combine existing
drugs in new ways as
a treatment
for SCI?
What
strategies of cell
transplantation
are safe and
effective?
Preclinical discovery
ICORD’s mission is to conduct research and training towards the development and translation of more effective strategies promoting prevention of spinal cord injury, functional recovery, and improved quality of life after SCI. Our vision is broad, and therefore, our strategy is not to focus solely on a narrow definition of ‘cure’ for SCI, but rather, to foster excellence across the entire research continuum that affects the lives of those with SCI. This includes preclinical discovery science, the development of therapies for acute and chronic SCI, and solutions for successful and fulfilled living with SCI.
ICORD’s research activities revolve around these four strategic goals:
1. Prevention of SCI
2. Acceleration of SCI cures/treatments
3. Improving the quality of life for people with SCI
4. Supporting activities of our partners
If you would like to participate in ICORD research studies, click here.
For detailed information about what’s going on at ICORD, see the individual researcher profiles here.
