Dr Heidi Walkden is a research fellow and social media manager for the Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research team at Griffith University. Heidi first joined the team as an Honours student in 2015 and completed her PhD with them last year in the field of neuroscience. Heidi now uses her advanced […]
READ MOREMeet the SIP Team – Dr Yu-Ting (Tammy) Tseng
Dr Tammy Tseng is a research fellow in the Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research team. Tammy obtained a PhD in Pharmaceutical Science and a Bachelor of Pharmacy in Taiwan before moving to Australia. Tammy is optimising nerve bridge constructs and screening compounds to find those which could improve our olfactory ensheathing […]
READ MOREMeet the SIP Team – Francesca Oieni
Francesca Oieni is a Research Assistant with the Spinal injury Project Team. She is a Molecular Biologist and holds a Master’s degree in Genetics and a Bachelor of Natural Sciences achieved respectively from the University of Paris and the University of Rome. Francesca will collaborate with Dr Tammy Tseng and Dr Mo Chen to develop […]
READ MORE2019/2020 PCSRF Annual Report
After a year like no other, it is important to reflect on what has gone before and what we have to be optimistic about. With this in mind, the Foundation Team is pleased to share our annual report with you. The report outlines the Foundation’s wonderful achievements which you have played a role in – […]
READ MOREIncredible Local Fundraising Support Gets Perry Cross on the Beach Again!
Perry Cross hit the sand and gratefully received a cheque for $15,000 this month from the incredible team at the Usher Cup! The Usher Cup is a Gold Coast surf contest whose purpose is to recognise the grass roots of club surfing, promote equality, unite board riding clubs and support local charities. We were one […]
READ MOREMeet the SIP Team – Chenying Yang
Chenying Yang is a research assistant with the Spinal Injury Project team. She completed a Bachelor of Bioscience and Biotechnology at Tsinghua University before arriving in Australia to complete her Master’s of Biomedical Research at the University of Melbourne. She will be working with Dr Anu Chacko and Dr Ali Delbaz to find compounds that […]
READ MORETreatment For Paralysis A Step Closer
An Australian-first rehabilitation trial considered the next crucial step in treating paralysis will now proceed after a record donation from the country’s leading spinal injury research foundation. The $450,000 commitment from The Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation (PCSRF) will allow five people with paralysis to complete an intensive 16-week training program at a state-of-the-art facility […]
READ MORENew Podcast – Chunk of Change featuring Perry Cross
https://youtu.be/QyKLrafKsP8Check out this great podcast featuring Perry Cross. In this conversation Perry reminds us that the loneliness and isolation we’ve felt during COVID-19 lockdowns is a normal daily experience for many Australian’s living with a disability. As someone who’s defied the odds over and over again, Perry’s philosophy on how to make the ‘impossible possible’ is […]
READ MOREDr Matt & Dr Mike on Spinal Cord Injury
The Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation has teamed up with Dr Matt & Dr Mike from the Spinal Injury Project at Griffith University to present a series of educational videos about the spinal cord and spinal cord injury. Episode 1 – Spinal Cord Overview In this video, Dr Mike explains the structure and function of the […]
READ MOREJoy’s Birthday Gift
A huge shout out to Joy Heenan who recently selflessly decided to encourage her friends and family to raise money for our Foundation for her birthday. Together they raised over $2,500 for our Sustained Functional Therapy Trial! Joy had a horse-riding accident on the 24th of December in 2010 and became a T6 complete paraplegic. […]
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