Challenging the status quo for 40 years
Over the last 40 years our research has delivered major advances in our understanding of paralysis and spinal cord biology, creating the possibility of delivering meaningful therapies and ultimately finding a cure.
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The end of 2024 marks a watershed moment for those paralysed after a spinal cord injury.
20 December 24Spinal Research and RFU’s Injured Players Foundation cement new funding partnership
6 December 24Celebrating 2024: Our year, your impact
26 November 24Paralysed trio become first to canoe the Zambezi in world beating challenge
11 November 24Our research
Our most recently funded projects include clinical studies for the restoration of hand and arm function, improvements to help with bladder and bowel control, and the reduction of debilitating nerve pain.
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“I really do hope the research could find a way to make us recover the use of our upper limbs at least…just to imagine getting up and dressed by myself, washing myself, eating by myself, holding in my arms my little nephew gives me chills.”
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I’m recently injured
Dale shares his experience and hopes for the future as someone newly injured.
I’m living with a spinal cord injury
Lolly shares her experience living with a spinal cord injury.