American Spinal Injury Association
The premier North American organization in the field of Spinal Cord Injury Care, Education, and Research
Check out the latest SCI Science Perspectives Podcasts. In the latest episodes, we speak with Dr. Niña Carmela Tamayo about the just-released resource document “The SCI Traveler: Navigating Barriers to Domestic and International Travel.
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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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“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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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.
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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Check out the latest ASIA SCI Science Perspectives New Episodes! In episodes 11 and 12, we’ll catch up with the 2022 Annual Meeting Award recipients. Awardees will discuss their award winning projects and future directions. Read More
Americas Committee members were in action presenting at the AMLAR 2022 Annual Congress in Boliva, Oct. 28. Thanks to in-person and virtual presenters! Camilo Castillo, MD, MBA, Isaac Hernandez Jimenez, MD, Melina Longoni, MD, Josefina Martinez Paz, PT, Marcelo Ullua, PT, Daniela Terson De Paleville, PhD, and Jimena Quinzaños, MD, PhD, Keith Tansey, MD, PhD, Mariana Bonetto, OT, Nataly Cordoba, RN, Silvina Brasca, RN, Florencia Chiofalo, Psych, Jacob Buchowski, MD, and Matthew Goodwin,
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Congratulations to Dr. Kenneth C. Parsons, named as the 2023 ASIA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient. The ASIA Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest award bestowed by the American Spinal Injury Association to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the world of spinal cord injury care. Dr. Parsons is a physiatrist with a career spanning more than 45 years. Dr. Parsons will be honored during ASIA’s 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting. Read More
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