In the study, led by The University of Queensland and The Princess Alexandra (PA) Hospital, a new anti-inflammatory drug will be given to participants within hours of spinal trauma in an effort to minimise tissue damage. The results of this…
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Experimental implant shows promise for restoring voluntary movement after spinal cord injury
UCLA scientists test electrical stimulation that bypasses injury; technique boosts patient’s finger control, grip strength up to 300 percent Elaine Schmidt for UCLA Newsroom | December 13, 2016 A spinal stimulator being tested by doctors at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center is showing…
Major support from the Neilson Foundation
SpinalCure is delighted to announce a major, five-year donation from the Neilson Foundation in support of spinal cord injury research. The donation will be a major boost in establishing groundbreaking neurostimulation research in Australia. Likened to using gentle currents of…
Penguin Bloom to become Hollywood Movie
We are thrilled to share the news that the Penguin Bloom story is being adapted into a movie.
The film will be shot between Australia and Thailand and will be produced by Reese Witherspoon, Naomi Watts, Bruna Papandrea and Australian-based Emma Cooper. It’s also set to star the Academy Award nominated Watts as Sam Bloom.
‘Set on Sydney’s northern beaches, Penguin Bloom is the true story of a unique little bird that saves a family. Featuring the deeply personal images of photographer Cameron Bloom and an inspiring narrative by New York Times bestselling author Bradley Trevor Greive (aka BTG) (The Blue Day Book), the story is a reminder that angels can come in all shapes and sizes.
In memory of the late Mrs Janine Davis
Thank you to everyone who supported spinal cord injury research in memory of the late Mrs Janine Davis. We are so sorry for your loss. The kind donations made on her behalf will go to support research which offers the hope of…
UTSpeaks – Reviving Reasons to Hope
For people living with the devastating effects of spinal cord injury or failing brain function, recovery has remained doubtful. But startling US research advances are now seeing movement and feeling restored to people with spinal cord injury. UTS will build…
Prof V. Reggie Edgerton lecture on neuromodulation research
Professor Edgerton discusses his research in neuromodulation to treat chronic spinal cord injury and details the extraordinary results being achieved. Professor Edgerton visited Australia as a guest of SpinalCure and the University of Technology Sydney. Thanks to Royal Rehab for…
A close call inspires an Ironman challenge
18 months ago, a mountain bike accident left Andrew Garey with a broken neck and a hair’s breadth from life as a quadriplegic. With support from his family and friends, and a long hard rehab program, Andrew is now back on…
Our favourite feathered friend!
The new book “Penguin Bloom: The odd little bird who saved a family” is a true story of hope and courage. It begins with a shocking accident, in which our friend and mother of three, Sam Bloom, suffers a near…
Pedalling from Perth to Melbourne
In 2009 a fit, young Sam Berry was involved in a terrible bicycle accident that left him with five broken vertebrae and just a “paper-width” between full recovery and never being able to walk again. Thankfully for Sam, it was…