Tag Archives: Dr Elizabeth Bradbury

Moving beyond the glial scar for spinal cord repair

Authors: Elizabeth J. Bradbury and Emily R. Burnside Abstract: Traumatic spinal cord injury results in severe and irreversible loss of function. The injury triggers a complex cascade of inflammatory and pathological processes, culminating in formation of a scar. While traditionally … Continue reading

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Translational Research – Developing a Treatment for Spinal Cord Injury (Chondroitinase)

Dr Rafael J. Yáñez-Muñoz from the School of Biological Sciences at Royal Holloway, together with colleagues from London, Cambridge and The Netherlands, has received funding from the International Spinal Research Trust (ISRT). This translational award provides funds for the development … Continue reading

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Even closer to clinical trials

Spinal Research has recently committed to funding three new research projects which have the potential to be taken  to clinical trials with paralyzed volunteers. Improving hand function The research team at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, led by Professor … Continue reading

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