National SCI Registry
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Translating Ideas Into Impact
“New medical technologies are life-changing. Every inch we gain saves lives and gives quality of life back to people living with spinal cord injury.” — Chris Marks, Victoria Community Liaison, Praxis
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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.
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Keep up-to-date with the latest news and updates from Praxis.
Praxis 2020/21 Annual Report
August 11, 2021
A team of spinal cord injury (SCI) researchers, research users, and funders, including Praxis' Consumer Engagement Lead John Chernesky, has partnered to…
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Introducing the IKT Guiding Principles for Conducting & Disseminating SCI Research in Partnership
February 15, 2021
A team of spinal cord injury (SCI) researchers, research users, and funders, including Praxis' Consumer Engagement Lead John Chernesky, has partnered to…
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ISCoS 2021 Conference Recap
October 13, 2021
From a heartfelt welcome from ISCoS President Ruth Marshall, to the opening plenary lecture from world-renowned surgeon-scientist Dr. Charles Tator, it was…
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International SCI Biobank Launches New Website
October 7, 2021
The International Spinal Cord Injury Biobank (ISCIB) is an initiative led by Dr. Brian Kwon, Canada Research Chair in Spinal Cord Injury…
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In conversation with Praxis SCI Accelerate cohort member SpineX
September 21, 2021
SpineX Co-Founder and CEO Parag Gad talks with us about SCONE™, a noninvasive neuromodulation technology that leverages cutting-edge laboratory research to aid…
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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.
Co-Creating a National SCI Care Strategy
Imagine a world without paralysis after spinal cord injury.