#ParticipantsNeeded for a study on the relationship between #exercise and #pain. Participants should be at least 18 years of age, not currently living with chronic pain, and willing to complete a 20-30 min session of high-intensity interval cycling. icord.org/studies/2024/0…

#ParticipantsNeeded Are you an adult living with a #SCI who has experience completing #rehabilitation? You are invited to answer a questionnaire to help clinical teams better understand how people living with SCI feel and plan the next steps in treatment. icord.org/studies/2024/0…

Congratulations to Dr. Jaimie Borisoff on receiving $1,011,000 for his project on Advanced Mobility Devices to Expand Wheelchair Capabilities for Increased Community Participation! commons.bcit.ca/news/2024/03/b…

📢 Apply for our #seed2STEM research program for indigenous youth by April 2. You could work on projects in exercise science, cancer research, and more 🔬👩‍🔬! seed2STEM is founded by ICORD and supported by Gynecologic Cancer Initiative UBC Department of Medicine UBC School of Biomedical Engineering VCH Research Institute. icord.org/issp/

Join Dr. Bonita Sawatsky and Clinical Nurse Specialist Kate McBride in a webinar exploring sexual well-being for people living with #arthrogryposis. They'll tackle common questions and offer practical advice and resources for sexual adaptation. Register at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

🔬 Explore the latest findings on #granzyme research and its implications for advancements in #autoimmune and age-related chronic diseases. Delve into the details of this study in this VCH Research Institute article featuring ICORD PI, Dr. David Granville. vchri.ca/stories/2024/0…

#StudyRecruitment Do you live with #SCI and would like to participate in a study? Join Dr. Jill Cameron from the University of Toronto Dr. Jill Cameron (she/her) in designing a family-centered care model for people with SCI across Canada! *Please note that this is not an ICORD-based study.

Have you read our latest #ICORDian community newsletter? Read about advancing MRI technology for SCI, surgery for hip fracture prevention, and various studies that ICORD trainees are working on + more! icord.org/the-icordian-s…

Emily Bliven is a fifth-year PhD student supervised by Dr. Peter Cripton in ICORD’s Orthopedic and Injury Biomechanics Group (OIBG). Learn about Emily's research on #PreventativeAugmentation to address the problem of hip fractures: icord.org/the-icordian-s…

Previous ICORD trainee, Dr. Sarah Morris, published a paper from her PhD work investigating new magnetic resonance imaging (#MRI) techniques that aim to improve the characterization of SCI. Read more at icord.org/the-icordian-s….

Meet Isa Samad, a first-year MSc trainee in Dr. Brett Hilton’s lab. Isa recently won a Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master's (CGSM) scholarship to fund his project on how #epigenetic modifications can augment the regeneration of axons following SCI 👏. icord.org/the-icordian-s…

Registration is open for July's Research Seminar Series event! Join to gain insights into the basics of neuropsychology and cognitive health screening, as well as explore the BWP’s nutrition programs. Details and register here: bcbrainwellness.ca/events/rss-jul…

ICORDians and collaborators have published a consumer guide on #breastfeeding following #SCI. This guide provides information and practical suggestions in lay language. Read SCIRE Community's guidelines: community.scireproject.com/topic/breastfe… Read the latest publication: doi.org/10.46292/sci23…

Drs. Mortenson, Laskin, Sawatzsky and colleagues just published a new exploratory study comparing wheelchair-adapted rowing at home versus in community gyms. Read the full article here: tandfonline.com/eprint/ES7GPWM…

"While more broadcasters are covering the Paralympics now, there’s still a significant gap compared to the Olympics." Read this profile of ICORD PI Dr. Andrea Bundon as she discusses the importance of broadcast and media coverage for Paralympic athletes: news.ubc.ca/2024/08/media-…

In a joint study by ICORD-V and ICORD-O, researchers explore the challenges Paralympic and recreational athletes with SCI face in describing their #NeuropathicPain, making appropriate treatment challenging. Full study: bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/10/3/e… UBC profile: news.ok.ubc.ca/2024/08/27/def…

As the Paris 2024 #Paralympic Games continue, the athlete classification system remains a complex and controversial topic. ICORD PI Andrea Bundon is part of the conversation, highlighting the challenges and the need for fairness in classifying athletes: nationalpost.com/sports/olympic…

Despite progress, the #Paralympics still lag behind when it comes to #GenderEquity. This article dives into the gender gap in Paralympic sports, discussing the barriers female athletes face and what needs to change for a more inclusive future: powerplays.news/p/the-paralymp…

ICORD PI Dr. Andrea Bundon, who researches female participation in Paralympic sports, highlights how wheelchair rugby teams are using new rules to encourage the recruitment and development of female players, offering them an extra edge on the court. apnews.com/article/paris-…

Meet Himali Bergeron-Vitez, a research assistant in Dr. Kramer’s lab focusing on neuropathic pain. She’s exploring early indicators of pain in MS (#MultipleSclerosis) and is passionate about neuromodulation research to help effectively manage #ChronicPain. icord.org/the-icordian-s…