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Clinical Trial of New Drug For SCI
Planned For Fall 2022 in Chicago
By Stephanie Lollino

NVG-291, a new injectable drug that could help people with SCI recover feeling and mobility, is intended to be used in human clinical trials.

Mar 2, 2022
Paralyzed Man Uses Mind-Power to Move Hand

Five years ago, a diving mishap left Ian Burkhart with quadriplegia. He has regained some use of his hand through a breakthrough in medical technology

May 12, 2016
New Challenge to Guinness World Record

"Come Roll With Us" smashes world record for the largest moving wheelchair line

May 7, 2015
Paralyzed Man Uses Brainwaves to Move Hand

Ian Burkhart, 23, recently became the first person with quadriplegia to move his wrist and hand using the power of his brain.

Jul 9, 2014
Paralyzed Legs “Reawaken”

A promising breakthrough in the treatment of long-term paralysis was revealed in a recent scientific study.

May 12, 2014
The Spinal Cord Injury Workshop

One of the world’s most prominent spinal cord research workshops on stem cell research announces its program.

Nov 9, 2012
A New Spin on the Classic Wheelchair

Scientists in Japan have people buzzing about their new take on the classic wheelchair. The prototype navigates curbs and climbs stairs.

Oct 24, 2012
Wheelchair Dance
Let’s Dance!

Adaptive wheelchair dancing hit the American scene in 1972, and has been an important social and creative outlet for people with all levels of ability

Nov 18, 2011
Geron Rat
First Test of Stem Cell Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury

A team of scientists is conducting the world’s first test of human embryonic stem cells to treat spinal cord injury.

Oct 11, 2011
Rewalk Robotics
“Will I ever walk again?”

The first questions almost everybody asks after a spinal cord injury.

Oct 11, 2011
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