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

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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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Call for Papers!  Special Issue on Neuromodulation | Deadline Nov. 18 
All submissions to this special issue should focus on advancing the field of neuromodulation in spinal cord injury, specifically addressing gaps in knowledge and/or providing novel information regarding various approaches.
TSCIR seeks an additional Associate Editor and Editorial Board Member | Start Date: January, 2023
Individuals interested in serving as an Associate Editors or Editorial Board member are asked to submit a CV and brief letter of interest. 

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Presidential Handoff discussion with Dr. Andrei Krassioukov and Dr. Suzanne Groah.  A chat from the Annual Scientific Meeting in New Orleans.
SCI Perspectives Podcasts now available in all major app stores!
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Robotic Legs for Blood Pressure – Live with Dr. Jacob Long who talks about his 2019 Neilsen-ASIA Research Award project in Podcast episodes EP008 & EP009. Check out the latest SCI Perspectives Podcasts now available in all major app stores!
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Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation (TSCIR)
Special Issue on Spina Bifida is now available!
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We are saddened to share the unexpected passing of David Gater, MD, PhD.  Dr. Gater had many titles, including the current Chair of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Miami, Co-PI of the University of Miami SCI Model Systems (and other) research grants, President of the Academy of SCI Professionals, and a longtime member of ASIA.
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We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation (TSCIR) website.  The site has been carefully designed for easier navigation and faster use.

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