Spinal Research is the UK’s leading charity funding medical research around the world to develop reliable treatments for paralysis caused by a broken back or neck.
Every year more than 800 people in the UK and Ireland are paralysed following an injury to their spinal cord. Spinal Research raises money to fund research into clinical treatments as well as vital basic science research. Thanks to such pioneering research, paralysis can now be treated and we stand on the brink of applying therapies that will restore movement and feeling and transform the lives of paralysed people.
Spinal Research’s latest research focus - Chronic Injury.Find out more.
Gemma Quinn, Spinal Research Supporter - paralysed in a car accident aged seven.
Watch Aaron Timms on Anglia TV talking about his recovery from spinal cord injury - I’ll help others after learning to walk again - Watch the interview and read his story
Support us now and help Debs walk again
After extensive physiotherapy and the support of her family and friends, Debs is still hoping that research will provide her with a cure for spinal cord injury. To help Debs fulfil her dream and walk again, please donate now.
Volunteers needed! Do you have a few hours to spare? Then Spinal Research, based just outside Guildford, Surrey, would really like to hear from you. We need volunteers with some time to spare during the week to help in the office. This could involve anything from stuffing envelopes to helping set up a photo library. Our volunteers help out at events such as Race Days, equestrian events or cheering our runners on at the Flora London Marathon. If you would like to find out more please telephone Michelle on 01483 898786.
RESEARCH NEWS FROM SPINAL RESEARCH
Our Head of Research, Dr Mark Bacon, recently attended the Neuroscience Conference in Chicago - Follow his blog . You can also follow Spinal Research on Twitter or even catch up with us on Facebook.
Summary Document for Experimental Treatments for Spinal Cord Injuries: What you should know if you are considering participation in a clinical trial To download the 10-page summary and overview of the full guide for people considering participation in a spinal cord injury-related clinical trial (1.1MB) please click here.
Third Research Strategy published.This includes the significant advances in experimental and clinical studies in the past few years, and identifies key areas of research that are likely to deliver more powerful therapeutic approaches.
A summary of the Research Strategy is available for download - Download document
Two articles warn about the safety and efficacy of foetal cell transplants that are taking place in Beijing. Read more.
