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Knowledge is Power
Check out SCI-related scientific publications, white papers, conference proceedings, and evaluation reports.
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What We Fund
Over the years, Praxis has funded over 100 SCI research, innovation and care projects.
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Join Our Team
Achieving our mission takes a team of dedicated people. We work collaboratively across programs and departments to work towards our vision and mission.
We Are 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. We accelerate the translation of discoveries and best practices into improved treatments for people with spinal cord injuries.
Praxis’ COVID-19 Response & Resources
A message from our CEO Bill Barrable and some SCI resources for COVID-19.
Latest News
Keep up-to-date with the latest news and updates from Praxis.
We Are Praxis Video
July 14, 2020
We are Praxis Spinal Cord Institute. We lead global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation and care by moving knowledge into…
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We’ve Changed Our Name
November 12, 2019
The Rick Hansen Institute is now Praxis Spinal Cord Institute. We may look different, but our commitment to the SCI community is…
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Announcing the Winner of the CBB-Praxis Prize
August 28, 2020
We are pleased to congratulate doctoral student Run Ze Gao and Dr. Carolyn Ren for their Edema Sleeve technology that will help…
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Praxis Welcomes New Board Members 2020
June 25, 2020
Praxis is honoured to welcome three new members to the 2020 Board of Directors.
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SCI COVID Award Winners
June 16, 2020
Congratulations to all the SCI COVID Award winners! These awards are expected to help develop COVID-19 resources to facilitate the care, health,…
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RHSCIR Community Report
In 2019, RHSCIR published a community report based on responses from participants who answered RHSCIR’s community-follow-up questionnaire five years after their injury.
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Key Initiatives + Resources
National SCI Registry
Learn more about the largest database tracking the experiences of Canadians with SCI.
Our Impact
At Praxis, we are driven by our vision of a world without paralysis after SCI. Since 2009, we have worked to make exceptional improvements in the health of people with SCI.
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