Praxis is a Canadian-based not-for-profit organization that leads global collaboration in spinal cord injury research, innovation, and care. Praxis advances SCI research and innovation worldwide through networks of international researchers, health care professionals, clinical trials, entrepreneurs, investors, and PLEX (people with lived experience of SCI). Praxis is part of the life-changing work done in the life sciences sector, and plays a key role in the development of new technologies and treatments for those living with SCI. Our vision is a world without paralysis after SCI.
Funding interests
Award types
Reach, Convening & Collaborating
Research Interests
- PLEX (persons with lived experience) Program– to increase engagement and leadership of individuals with lived experience for maximum impact on health and quality of life of those living with SCI.
- Cure Program– to further understanding of the biology and physiology of SCI, and develop promising therapies for neuro-restoration of the injured spinal cord to maximize recovery in individuals with SCI.
- Care Program– to contribute to evidence-informed equitable and optimal care across the SCI care continuum, to ensure the best possible health outcomes in individuals with spinal cord injury.
- Commercialization Program – to enable the commercialization of medical technologies and improve the lives of individuals with SCI by increasing access to new innovations and generate economic benefits for Canada.
Keywords
Spinal cord injury, secondary complications, biomarkers, neurorestorative therapies, acute care management, rehabilitation, primary care, best practice implementation, data, networks, integrated knowledge translation, innovation.
Awards
2018
Recipient
Siamak ArzanpourAward type
Innovation to Commercialization award
Project title
An advanced wearable robotic exoskeleton for assisting people with lower limb disabilities
2017
Recipient
Brian KwonAward type
Innovation to Commercialization award
Project title
Near infrared spectroscopy for the hemodynamic monitoring of acute spinal cord injury
Recipient
Alexandra WilliamsAward type
Research Trainee award
Project title
The acute impact of spinal cord injury on cardiac function, and novel hemodynamic management in SCI patients
2015
Recipient
Malihe-Sadat Poormasjedi-MeibodAward type
Research Trainee award
Project title
Don’t sugar coat it: Cardiac consequences of developing Type 2 diabetes after spinal cord injury
2014
Recipient
John KramerAward type
Scholar award
Project title
Detecting neuroplasticity after spinal cord injury: Implications for neuropathic pain
Recipient
Christopher WestAward type
Scholar award
Project title
Cardiac responses to spinal cord injury and exercise
2011
Recipient
Babak ShadganAward type
Research Trainee award
Project title
Near infrared spectroscopy of the bladder: Novel application for evaluation and monitoring of bladder function in patients with spinal cord injury
2008
Recipient
John KramerAward type
Research Trainee award
Project title
Examining segmental sensory function and recovery in individuals with spinal cord injury using dermatomal somatosensory evoked potentials
2006
Recipient
Andrew GaudetAward type
Research Trainee award
Project title
Role of galectin-1 in regeneration and repair following nerve injury