Stephane Philippe-Ratway, a Speech-Language Pathologist at UHealth/Jackson Memorial has been named as the 2023 recipient of the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Allied Health Professional Research Award of ASIA.  The award encourages clinicians with an interest but limited experience in research to be mentored by an experienced researcher to develop a study from proposal to completion. Clinicians at the Master’s or Clinical Doctorate level are eligible for this $25,000 one-year award. Read More

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Register and Reserve your Hotel room for ASIA’s 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting, April 16-19 at the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.  Hotel room rates increase March 24.  Conference and Hotel information is available on the ASIA website. Read More

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Special Issue on Breathing and Sleep
All submissions to this special issue should focus on Sleep and Breathing in those living with a Spinal Cord Injury.
Submission Deadline: July 8, 2023 | Read More

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The first TSCIR issue of 2023 is now available!  (Volume 29, Issue 1 – Proffered Papers) Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation (TSCIR) is an interdisciplinary journal devoted to the study and dissemination of practical and theoretical information related to the subject of spinal cord injury rehabilitation.  TSCIR is online here.

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“Neuroprosthetic Baroreflex controls Haemodynamics after Spinal Cord Injury.” Join the ASIA SCI Perspectives Podcast team for a deep dive talk with Dr. Aaron Phillips who talks about high impact translational science for industry-partnered development of a neuromodulation device.
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The American Spinal Injury Association invites members to submit nominations for candidates to serve on the ASIA Board of Directors. Current members may submit the name of a member in good standing or you may nominate yourself. Submissions should be sent to the ASIA office: asia.office@asia-spinalinjury.org before March 1, 2023. All nominations should include a letter of recommendation and a CV for the person being nominated.

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Finally! a brochure that explains what individuals should know about the exam. The FREE downloadable brochure answers the most-asked questions about the ISNCSCI exam.
The ISNCSCI Exam brochure answers the most-asked questions:
What is ISNCSCI?
What does the ASIA Impairment Scale (AIS) grade mean?
Who will perform the exam?
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The international SCI community has lost a scholar, researcher, and friend.  Dr Hans Frankel OBE MB FRCP, passed away in his sleep on 27 November.  Dr. Frankel was best known as the person who developed the Frankel scale (the forerunner of the ASIA Impairment Scale).  Hans Frankel was a Past President of ISCoS and very involved in the SCI international community. His contributions to the field of SCI were great. Dr. Hans Frankel will be missed.

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JUST RELEASED Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation (TSCIR) Special Issue on Research Methods is now available!
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Fellowship in the American Spinal Injury Association is an honor bestowed by the Board of Directors in recognition of longstanding dedication to, and accomplishments within, the fields of SCI research, clinical practice, education, and/or advocacy and for longstanding active membership and service to ASIA. 2023 FASIA recipients include:  Andrew Blight, PhD, David Gater, MD, PhD, Brian K Kwon, MD, PhD, FRCSC, Janice Tilley,  Eva Widerstrom-Noga, DDS, PhD, and Kathy Zebracki, PhD. Read More

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