ICORD

08/18/2025

Our friends at the BC Brain Wellness program are having a research event!

Join us for an exciting presentation with Dr. Deanna Gibson on the gut microbiome and its role in health. Come to learn how the gut microbiome influences inflammation and brain health, and the impact of diet and live biotherapeutics like probiotics, to support a healthier gut!

RSVP: https://www.bcbrainwellness.ca/events/research-seminar-series-mind-body-together-when-the-mind-speaks-through-the-body-crynr

We hope to see you there!

07/18/2025

New study alert!

https://icord.org/studies/2025/07/menopause-and-spinal-cord-injury/

07/16/2025

New paper alert!

How do soft tissues protect us in a fall? Dr. Fatemeh Khorami investigates the mechanics behind s*x differences and injury risk A recent PhD grad just published a paper looking at s*x differences i…

06/18/2025

UBC researchers have been awarded more than $6.5 million from Brain Canada. https://bit.ly/3HMp2RH

Congratulations to Dr. Brian Kwon and Dr. Mark Cembrowski, who will lead two innovative neuroscience research platforms.

Explore how the projects will help accelerate discovery and foster open science, positioning Canada at the forefront of global brain and spine health research.

06/15/2025

Congratulations to Dr Brian Kwon and the ISCIB on this new grant from Brain Canada !

Brain Canada announced its support for two pioneering neuroscience research platforms at UBC through its Platform Support Grants (PSG) program, including an expansion of the International SCI Bioba…

06/13/2025

What happens when a researcher teams up with a marathon runner with SCI? UBC-O PhD candidate Nate Adams from the SCI Action Lab partnered with Mike Shaw to collect real-time physiological data during marathon training - outside the lab, on the track, and in the community.

📖 Read the full story on their one-of-a-kind case study: https://news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/05/12/putting-community-students-and-research-on-the-same-track/ https://news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/05/12/putting-community-students-and-research-on-the-same-track/

UBC Okanagan research with first-time marathoner Mike Shaw explores new insights into spinal cord injury recovery and performance

06/13/2025

06/12/2025

Did you know mountain biking is a significant cause of spinal cord injury in BC?
ICORD researchers discuss how better data collection and trail safety could help prevent these injuries. Check out the article on page 24 of the latest UBC Alumni Magazine:
https://magazine.alumni.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/2025-05/TREK56_%20LR%20spreads.pdf

06/02/2025

Check out the feature of Orthopaedic and Injury Biomechanics Group (OIBG) in the President’s Highlight of the Spring 2025 UBC Magazine! https://magazine.alumni.ubc.ca/2025/spring-2025/presidents-highlight/stem-cells-robots

05/16/2025

How accessible are national parks for everyone?

For her PhD research, Dr. María-José Aguilar-Carrasco compared accessibility in national parks in Canada and Spain for people living with disabilities. As a wheelchair user herself, she also shares personal insights about navigating the wild and what true accessibility looks like to her. 📰 Read her interview here:

María José Aguilar-Carrasco helps people with disabilities gain access to nature.

04/23/2025

👀 Get a sneak peek of the upcoming Research Impact Series by our partners at Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute! This series will feature researchers and patient partners from ICORD and beyond. Discover how health research changes lives from the leading scientists across Vancouver Coastal Health and the University of British Columbia.

Featuring research conducted by clinicians, scientists and patient partners, this video series will showcase the health research that is changing patient care as we know it and improving the lives of British Columbians and people worldwide.

Subscribe to VCHRI YouTube channel to see the video series first.
https://youtu.be/SvQEA2kp5P0

Get a sneak peek of the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute's upcoming Research Impact Series! Discover how health research changes lives from the le...

04/12/2025

Have you checked out Dr. K's video on the FashionABLE project in collaboration with Spinal Cord Injury BC? The short documentary features members of the SCI community sharing their personal stories, challenges, and creative adaptations when it comes to clothing that is both functional and fashionable.

https://icord.org/news/2025/04/fashionable/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsGJCKyfMZo

Step into the world of inclusive fashion in this FashionABLE video, where individuals from the SCI BC community share their inspiring stories and insights on...