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The Neilson Foundation makes major donation in support of spinal cord injury research

Posted on: November 02, 2021 Categorized in: News, Supporters
We are pleased to announce the ongoing support of the Neilson Foundation which has donated a further significant gift towards SpinalCure’s quest for a cure. Funding from Mr Kerr Neilson and the Neilson Foundation has been pivotal in bringing neurostimulation…
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Camila Quel de Oliveira

SpinalCure Scientist series: Dr Quel de Oliveira talks SCI research and robotics

Posted on: October 27, 2021 Categorized in: Research, Personal stories
SpinalCure speaks to Dr Camila Quel de Oliveira, the lead researcher on a study testing the feasibility of robotics-assisted game-based arm and hand rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). This study is funded by SpinalCure, due to its potential…
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Image of Gwenyth in the garden with red tulips

Gwenyth MacNamara’s generous legacy

Posted on: October 21, 2021 Categorized in: News, Supporters, Personal stories
Gwenyth MacNamara’s great passions in life were her family, St Kilda football club and horse racing.  She also lived much of her life with debilitating back pain after a car accident followed up with a laminectomy, which probably wasn’t very…
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Marc Ruitenberg in his lab

SpinalCure announces continued support for research which could help find a cure for spinal cord injury by helping us better predict outcomes

Posted on: September 23, 2021 Categorized in: News, Research
SpinalCure is pleased to announce our continued support over three years for research that is examining the inflammatory response and predicting outcomes of new spinal cord injuries — essential for progress towards a cure. The research is led by Associate…
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Study reviews use of neurostimulation in early recovery from an SCI

Posted on: September 16, 2021 Categorized in: News, Research, Current clinical trials
A recent study has shown for the first time that transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation, also known as neurostimulation, can be used successfully in people while they are still recovering in hospital, writes Tom Elphick, SpinalCure Community Ambassador. Neurostimulation is one of…
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Scientist injecting stem cells into test tubes

Scientists partially repair injured spinal cords using patients’ own cells

Posted on: September 02, 2021 Categorized in: News, Research
An early stage trial has shown improvement in motor functions and feeling from intravenous injection of bone marrow derived stem cells. This is a world-first: it is the first time a patient’s own bone marrow derived stem (MSCs) cells have…
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Keith Evans, SpinalCure supporter

SpinalCure supporter profile: Keith’s close call

Posted on: August 26, 2021 Categorized in: News, Supporters, Personal stories
At 87 years old, Keith Evans was inspired to make his first donation to SpinalCure after reading ‘Penguin Bloom’. The Bloom’s honest true story of how their world is turned upside down after a near-fatal accident leaves Sam paralysed. Upon…
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Olympics rings with Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

#ReadySetTokyo: Our Aussie #Paralympics team gold hopefuls to keep an eye on…

Posted on: August 12, 2021 Categorized in: News, Events
From 24th of August through to the 5th of September, our eyes will be glued to the Paralympics in Tokyo 2021.  This year’s Aussie team will include numerous athletes who have suffered severe spinal cord injuries but have managed to…
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