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The latest in SCI research with Dr. Christopher West of ICORD (epidural stimulation)

Dr. Christopher West talks about epidural stimulation on individuals with spinal cord injuries. Dr. West has conducted a series of basic science experiments to comprehensively show that passive lower-limb exercise is able to prevent many of the cardiovascular abnormalities that … Continue reading

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The latest in SCI research with Peggy Assinck of ICORD (stem cells)

Peggy Assinck, a PhD researcher at ICORD, speaks about the biology of spinal cord injury and why cell transplantation might be a useful thing. She also touches on recent research that has caught the medias attention looking at cell transplantation … Continue reading

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