Spinal Research Institute Limited

The Spinal Research Institute Limited is a dedicated organisation focused on advancing research and clinical trials to improve the lives of people living with spinal cord injuries. It was founded with the vision of fostering global collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and consumers to accelerate the translation of research into practical treatments and better health outcomes. The Institute recognises the complex challenges faced by individuals with spinal cord injury, including paralysis and secondary health complications, and aims to address these through innovative and collaborative research efforts.

Mission and Vision

The mission of the Spinal Research Institute is to support world-class clinical research and clinical trials that lead to improved health and quality of life for people with spinal cord injury. Its vision is a world where paralysis can be cured, restoring hope, independence, and quality of life to those affected.

Main Objectives

• Build global collaboration among spinal cord researchers and clinicians to enhance research effectiveness.
• Accelerate research translation from clinical trials to policy and clinical practice.
• Support multi-centre studies to reduce research timeframes and improve outcomes.
• Engage people with lived experience of spinal cord injury in the research process to ensure relevance and impact.
• Develop tools and platforms that facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration internationally.

Benefiting Groups

• People living with spinal cord injury who face paralysis and secondary health complications.
• Researchers and clinicians working in spinal cord injury fields seeking collaboration and support.
• The broader spinal cord injury community, including families and carers, who benefit from improved treatments and quality of life.

Types of Services and Activities

• Spinal Cord Research Hub (SCoRH): An online platform uniting international researchers and clinicians for collaboration.
• Research Collaboration Grants: Funding to support attendance at key international scientific meetings.
• Mentor Program: Supporting early career researchers in study design, investigation, and publication.
• Consumer Engagement Program: Actively involving people with spinal cord injury in co-designing and delivering research.
• Collaboration Workshops: Facilitating communication and partnership opportunities at major spinal cord injury conferences.