Famelab is a live science communication competition that aims to discover charismatic early career scientists who can inspire people to see the world from new perspectives. It is run annually in Australia and in over 25 countries across the world! Lynn has presented her research into creating a screening technique using microscopic images of glial […]
READ MOREFree Webinar – Overcoming Adversity with Perry Cross
Join us for a free webinar on the 29th and 30th April where Perry will share his life experiences and philosophies as we all adapt to the ever changing world.
READ MOREImportant Update from Dr Dinesh Palipana
Our community is currently attempting to understand the fluid developments surrounding the coronavirus. People with spinal cord injury, particularly high level ones, are vulnerable to complications from any respiratory infection. This is because their respiratory function can be significantly compromised. Additionally, people with spinal cord injuries are in close contact with different people involved in […]
READ MOREAnnouncement of Event Cancellations
This is a difficult time as we collectively move to stop the spread of COVD-19. We are aware of the significance of the situation and our focus is on our community. We hope you and your families are well at this time. You will have seen the Government’s ban on gatherings to protect the health […]
READ MOREWork continues to cure paralysis
Now more than ever we are reminded of the importance of research as the world faces the COVID-19 pandemic. Adhering to all public health advice, our Spinal Injury Project is continuing to work towards a cure for paralysis albeit under a new set of working conditions. Our researchers are still in the lab working hard. […]
READ MORECOVID-19 Update from Dr Dinesh Palipana
Our community is currently attempting to understand the fluid developments surrounding the coronavirus. People with spinal cord injury, particularly high level ones, are vulnerable to complications from any respiratory infection. This is because their respiratory function can be significantly compromised. Additionally, people with spinal cord injuries are in close contact with different people involved in […]
READ MOREMeet Dr Indra Neil Choudhury
We are so grateful to be able to support brilliant researchers like Dr Indra at the Spinal Injury Project. Dr Indra Neil Choudhury was recently selected amongst many candidates as the Gold Coast Mayor Student Ambassador (2020). He is also a PhD student representative for the School of Medical Science at Griffith University and regularly […]
READ MORESpecial Message in relation to the Coronavirus developments
Our community is currently attempting to understand the fluid developments surrounding the coronavirus. People with spinal cord injury, particularly high level ones, are vulnerable to complications from any respiratory infection. This is because their respiratory function can be significantly compromised. Additionally, people with spinal cord injuries are in close contact with different people involved in […]
READ MOREGriffith University biomedical researchers take home top award
PCSRF is proud to announce that a research spin-off by the Spinal Injury Project team at Griffith University has been awarded the prestigious Marshall and Warren Innovation Award at the annual NHMRC Research Excellence Awards in Canberra on 11 March. Associate Professor James St John, Associate Professor Jenny Ekberg, Dr Matt Barton and Dr Brent […]
READ MORESIP Project gets $5.7m boost!
World-leading Griffith University research into the development of a cell-based therapy for treating spinal cord injuries has received a $5.7 million boost from the Queensland Government. Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad, who announced the funding at the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery at Nathan campus, said it would support pre-clinical research initially pioneered by […]
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