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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…

A Prof Marc Ruitenberg receives prestigious Churchill Fellowship

Our heartfelt congratulations to Associate Professor Marc Ruitenberg from the University of Queensland’s School of Biomedical Sciences on being awarded a prestigious Churchill Fellowship. Dr Ruitenberg and his team are using the latest advances in single-cell and spatial sequencing technologies…

Winners of Peter Blundy Small Grants announced

SpinalCure Australia is delighted to award four small grants to spinal cord injury (SCI) researchers to assist with their career development and research advancement. The support for these researchers was made possible thanks to a generous bequest by the late…

SpinalCure Australia’s founder dies

Stewart Yesner, 67, the founder of SpinalCure Australia and Spinal Research UK (previously ISRT, the International Spinal Research Trust), has sadly died. Incredibly sad news. Stewart’s indefatigable determination to overcome all in pursuit of building a meaningful organisation to combat…

Melbourne based neurostimulation study focusing on hand and arm function – volunteers wanted

Volunteers needed for a Melbourne-based neurostimulation clinical trial hoping to improve arm and hand function for quadriplegics.

Kevin Ring – and why supporting SpinalCure is so close to his heart

Horse racing is clearly in the blood when it comes to Kevin Ring. As a former jockey, Kevin rode with distinction for over 30 years before becoming involved with the Tasmanian Jockeys’ Association, where he has held a number of…

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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