In a world where spinal cord injuries can be a life-altering and devastating event, the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation (PCSRF) stands as a beacon of hope. At the helm of the Foundation’s scientific endeavors is Dr. Brent McMonagle, a man whose journey to this role is as personal as it is professional. We sat […]
READ MOREResearch Open Day
On Wednesday 24th June, we were proud to co-host the Griffith University Research Open Day at the Gold Coast Campus. The event was a resounding success, as we welcomed 80 guests who were eager to hear from Professor James St John and Perry Cross about the latest progress with the human clinical trial. Following the […]
READ MORESpecial Announcement: Expressions of interest now open for Human Clinical Trial
Today marks a truly momentous occasion, a day I’ve long anticipated, and one that fills me with a profound mix of excitement, anticipation, and deep gratitude. I am thrilled to announce significant progress in our research – a step that brings us closer than ever to transforming the lives of those affected by spinal cord […]
READ MOREImportant Update – Nerve Bridge Transplantation and Rehabilitation Human Clinical Trial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAehedJ8IRs We are thrilled to announce our Nerve Bridge Transplantation and Rehabilitation Human Clinical Trial, at Griffith University, is fully funded. Because of our generous fundraising community and partners, together we have raised the $8.5M required for the trial. Incredibly the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund has also contributed an additional $6.8 million in […]
READ MOREInternational Spinal Research Trust Meeting
Our Founder, Perry Cross and Chairman, Tom Ray travelled to London to attend the International Spinal Research Trust Meeting in September. Professor James St John, head of the Spinal Injury Project and Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research was invited to speak and present on the Cell Transplantation and Rehabilitation Human Clinical […]
READ MORE3D Replica Model of Spinal Cord
The Spinal Injury Project team are always looking for new innovations and with the upcoming human clinical trials the team needed an approach that enabled the surgeons to develop personalised surgical plans for participants with a spinal cord injury. We know that every spinal cord injury is different, which means that every surgery has to […]
READ MORECutting edge microscope to help find a cure for paralysis
A state-of-the-art livecyte microscope, funded by the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation, through the support of our incredible donors, was unveiled at the Griffith Institute for Drug Discovery and is leading the Spinal Injury Project team toward human clinical trials. In a celebration of cutting-edge research and technological innovation The Honourable Dame Quentin Bryce AD […]
READ MORECell and Nerve Bridge Production Team – Making Progress
The Spinal Injury Project “cell and nerve bridge production team” are training for the clinical grade production of cells for the clinical trial. This is being done at the Good Manufacturing Practice facility at QGen in Brisbane. The next step is to do a full pilot production including transporting the nasal biopsy, purifying the cells, […]
READ MOREMeet the SIP Team – Joshua
Joshua has joined the Spinal Injury Project in the role of research assistant, histology and microscopy “I’m a science enthusiast from the beautiful Gold Coast. With a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science and master’s in medical research, my love for science runs deep. I’ve always been driven to understand how things work and continually pursue […]
READ MOREResearch Open Day at Griffith University
Recently we welcomed special guests to visit the Spinal Injury Project and tour the lab at the Research Open Day at Griffith University. Guests enjoyed a behind the scenes tour of the lab and learned how their support is having an impact on the research. The Spinal Injury Project team answered a wide range of interesting questions from […]
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