CBC - Scientists from three western Canadian universities are using a microchip as they try to encourage nerves cells to reconnect the brain, spinal cord, and the body. Post your comments to this article by visiting this CBC news website. | |
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| Allergan Canada (through Praxis) is conducting an overactive bladder study and is currently enrolling qualified individuals. The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness and safety of an investigational medication for controlling symptoms of overactive bladder. | |
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| Important considerations prior to participation in experimental treatments for spinal cord injuries. | |
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| A comprehensive spinal cord injury research center, check-out their electronic newsletters for interesting information. | |
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| Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Evidence (SCIRE) A synthesis of the research evidence underlying rehabilitation interventions to improve the health of people living with SCI. SCIRE covers a comprehensive set of topics relevant to SCI rehabilitation and community re-integration. | |
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| International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries (ICORD) ICORD is an interdisciplinary research centre for the development of effective strategies to promote functional recovery after spinal cord injury. This unique initiative brings together spinal cord injury researchers from the Sciences, Medicine, Surgery, Rehabilitation, Engineering, Education, and community-based Humanities research. | |
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| Human Spinal Cord Injury: New & Emerging Therapies An international effort to accumulate information on various therapies and procedures that have the potential to restore function in people who have sustained a spinal cord injury. | |
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| National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Find information on SCI as well as recent research findings on spinal cord injuries. | |
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| Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) As the major federal agency responsible for funding health research the Canadian Institutes of Health Research supports more than 10,000 researchers and staff each year. The website outlines current research projects, including those dedicated to SCI. | |
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A resource for those with a newly acquired spinal cord injury and for those leaving the rehabilitation centre and re-entering the community. | |
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Canadian & American Spinal Research Organization(CSRO/ASRO) Dedicated to the improvement of the physical quality of life for persons with a spinal cord injury and those with related neurological deficits, through targeted medical and scientific research.
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