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Neurostimulation research to expand thanks to SpinalCure supporters

Posted on: February 24, 2022 Categorized in: News, Supporters

In great news for Australians with spinal cord injuries, we’re excited to report that, thanks to our wonderful supporters and our New Zealand partner, The Catwalk Trust, our Christmas campaign ‘We’re so close’ has reached a critical funding milestone! The…

Natural compounds sourced from Australian plant could aid in the repair of injured spinal cord

Posted on: July 19, 2018 Categorized in: Research

Natural compounds sourced from Australian dessert plants could help stimulate cells and aid in the repair of spinal cord injuries. Researchers from Griffith University are studying how these compounds can be incorporated into the cell transplantation process to improve recovery after…

New drug restores breathing after spinal cord injury

Posted on: June 13, 2018 Categorized in: Research

Patients with high-level spinal cord injuries may face the inability to control their breathing. These patients often require artificial ventilation for the rest of their lives. Researchers have recently tested a substance called Hydrogel. The Hydrogel can deliver a neuron-protecting…

The Spine Tingling Ride

From Tragedy to Triumph: Epic 6,850km Ride Across Australia Shatters Records and Raises $200,000 After an extraordinary 6,850km solo mountain bike odyssey, christened “The Spine Tingling Ride,” spanning the width of Australia from its westernmost to easternmost points and finishing…

Victorian Jockeys’ Association backs spinal injury research

The Victorian Jockeys’ Association (VJA) is backing research for a cure for spinal cord injury and have given a generous donation for the past 2 years to SpinalCure, Australia’s leading funder of cure-related research for spinal cord injury. “Spinal cord…

New drug for spinal cord injury found to be safe in healthy participants

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London has demonstrated the safety and tolerability of a new drug treatment designed as a therapeutic intervention for spinal cord injury (SCI). The research, published in…

Announcing the I. Peter Farrell SpinalCure Fellowship

SpinalCure Australia is proud to announce the inaugural I. Peter Farrell SpinalCure Fellowship. This prestigious award provides AUD$1.5million over five years to support an outstanding early/mid-career researcher undertaking innovative research which takes steps towards the goal of a cure for…

MRFF grants $6m to fund two new Project Spark clinical trials

The Australian Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) has announced $6m in funding to Project Spark. This is a significant milestone for spinal cord injury research in Australia, as it represents the largest-ever financial commitment specifically towards cure-focussed SCI…

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Neurostimulation research to expand thanks to SpinalCure supporters

Natural compounds sourced from Australian plant could aid in the repair of injured spinal cord

New drug restores breathing after spinal cord injury

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Tag: breathing