Funding groundbreaking research to cure spinal cord injury A cure is in reach. It’s not a matter of if, but when. This is our mantra, and it really is closer than ever. Despite the challenges of the COVID pandemic, 2021 was…
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New panel of experts aims to ‘mend the gap’ in spinal cord injuries
A new international team of 32 scientists has joined forces to identify areas of promising research in spinal cord injuries. Their first project aims to mend the tiny gaps that form after a traumatic injury, writes Tom Elphick, SpinalCure Community…
‘Dancing molecules’ repair spinal cord injuries in mice
For decades, spinal cord injuries have remained one of the hardest injuries for scientists to treat because nerves in our spinal cord have a limited ability to repair. But a new study from Northwestern University in the United States has…
Camila Quel de Oliveira wins Spinal Cord Injury Research Writing Prize 2021
We are excited to announce that Dr Camila Quel de Oliveira has won the Spinal Research Institute’s Spinal Cord Injury Research Writing Prize 2021. Her article discusses her SpinalCure-funded research on the use of robotics to improve arm and hand…
David Prast Achievement Award launched
In partnership with Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA), we are excited to announce the launch of The David Prast Achievement Award. In memory of the very remarkable Mr David Prast, the Award celebrates his dedication and pursuit of excellence and…
The Neilson Foundation makes major donation in support of spinal cord injury research
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…
SpinalCure announces continued support for research which could help find a cure for spinal cord injury by helping us better predict outcomes
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…
Scientists partially repair injured spinal cords using patients’ own cells
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…
#ReadySetTokyo: Our Aussie #Paralympics team gold hopefuls to keep an eye on…
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…
Tiny spinal cord stimulator could improve access to treatment
A tiny inflatable spinal cord stimulator has been developed by researchers at the University of Cambridge with the aim of making spinal cord stimulation more practical and accessible. While the device was developed for people with back or leg pain,…