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World SCI Day 2022

September 1, 2022
The International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS) recognizes September 5th as Spinal Cord Injury Day. In honor of this day, Praxis CEO Bill…
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Innovation

In conversation with Praxis SCI Incubate Cohort Member, Neuro Vigor

August 29, 2022
Neuro Vigor is developing a new class of drugs that reduce reactive aldehydes to treat neuropathic pain in SCI, a largely unmet…
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Innovation

In conversation with Praxis SCI Incubate Cohort Member, NanoTess

August 23, 2022
NanoTess is a material science company whose first product, NanoSALV, is a nanotechnologyenabled medical device designed to treat chronic wounds. It was…
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Innovation

In conversation with Praxis SCI Incubate Cohort Member, NeuralDrive

August 17, 2022
NeuralDrive is a spin-out from research at Université de Montréal. The company is developing a neural interface to improve rehabilitation through neurostimulation…
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Praxis Indigenous Peoples’ Liaison Richard Peter is the Paralympic Athlete Ambassador for the Vancouver 2030 Winter Games Bid

August 16, 2022
Richard, who has multi-medal Paralympics experience in wheelchair basketball, is acting as the Paralympic athlete ambassador.
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Spinal Cord Stimulation Research in the Restoration of Motor, Sensory, and Autonomic Function for Individuals Living With Spinal Cord Injuries: A Scoping Review

August 11, 2022
To describe the status of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) research for the improvement of motor, sensory, and autonomic function for individuals living…
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Innovation

In conversation with Praxis SCI Incubate cohort member, Kalogon

August 9, 2022
Kalogon is a company based out of Brevard County, Florida on a mission to alleviate pressure injuries and chronic pain in people…
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Praxis Spinal Cord Institute adds four leaders to board

August 5, 2022
Praxis Spinal Cord Institute appoints four new members to the board of directors, bringing experience in finance, governance, community, and health care…
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Publications

Models of Care Delivery from Rehabilitation to Community for Spinal Cord Injury: A Scoping Review

August 3, 2022
What models of service delivery, specific to the rehabilitation and lifelong care of persons with SCI exist internationally? The objective of the…
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Praxis CEO, Bill Barrable, encourages Hockey Canada to put the health and safety of youth first

July 28, 2022
In a July 28 letter to the editor in the Globe and Mail, Bill says Hockey Canada is not following research that…
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Stories

Praxis Staff Spotlight: Adam Velenosi

July 25, 2022
Meet Adam Velenosi! He’s the Program Manager for the International Spinal Cord Injury Biobank (ISCIB) at Praxis. ISCIB is a repository for…
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Innovation

Praxis SCI Accelerate 2022 Focus Group

July 22, 2022
Help change the world through your own personal experiences. By participating in our 2022 accelerate survey, you will help advance research on…
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