The Praxis Spinal Cord Institute (Praxis) is a Canadian-based not-for-profit organization that leads global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation and care. It accelerates the translation of discoveries and best practices into improved treatments for people with spinal cord injuries.
*Note: as of November 4, 2019 the Rick Hansen Institute is now Praxis Spinal Cord Institute.
Awards
2018
Recipient
Siamak ArzanpourAward type
Innovation to Commercialization award
Project title
An advanced wearable robotic exoskeleton for assisting people with lower limb disabilities
2017
Recipient
Brian KwonAward type
Innovation to Commercialization award
Project title
Near infrared spectroscopy for the hemodynamic monitoring of acute spinal cord injury
Recipient
Alexandra WilliamsAward type
Research Trainee award
Project title
The acute impact of spinal cord injury on cardiac function, and novel hemodynamic management in SCI patients
2015
Recipient
Malihe-Sadat Poormasjedi-MeibodAward type
Research Trainee award
Project title
Don’t sugar coat it: Cardiac consequences of developing Type 2 diabetes after spinal cord injury
2014
Recipient
John KramerAward type
Scholar award
Project title
Detecting neuroplasticity after spinal cord injury: Implications for neuropathic pain
Recipient
Christopher WestAward type
Scholar award
Project title
Cardiac responses to spinal cord injury and exercise
2011
Recipient
Babak ShadganAward type
Research Trainee award
Project title
Near infrared spectroscopy of the bladder: Novel application for evaluation and monitoring of bladder function in patients with spinal cord injury
2008
Recipient
John KramerAward type
Research Trainee award
Project title
Examining segmental sensory function and recovery in individuals with spinal cord injury using dermatomal somatosensory evoked potentials
2006
Recipient
Andrew GaudetAward type
Research Trainee award
Project title
Role of galectin-1 in regeneration and repair following nerve injury