Praxis Spinal Cord Institute

Praxis is pleased to congratulate Dr. Andrei Krassioukov on receiving the 2025 ASIA Lifetime Achievement Award! AMERICAN SPINAL INJURY ASSOCIATION has awarded Dr. K, a global leader in spinal cord injury research and care, with its highest honor for his groundbreaking contributions that have redefined SCI treatment and education. As a Professor and Endowed Chair at UBC, associate director and scientist at ICORD, Dr. K has dedicated his career to pioneering research on the autonomic nervous system post-SCI, impacting patient care worldwide. His work includes setting key clinical guidelines and leading autonomic research at Paralympic events. 🔗 Read more about his achievements: https://lnkd.in/gaTDSSv #SCIResearch #LifetimeAchievement #ASIA

Praxis Spinal Cord Institute, in collaboration with the Health Standards Organization (HSO), is proud to support the recent release of the CAN/HSO S3402:2024 – Integrated People-Centred Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program standard, which consolidates and replaces the previous 2012 standards for acute and rehabilitation care. The new standard emphasizes the delivery of people-centred care by integrated teams across the care continuum, ensuring that individuals with SCI receive high-quality, personalized care throughout their recovery, aligned with their goals and needs. Acute and rehabilitation hospitals are now able to adopt the new SCI standard and start to integrate it into their accreditation processes as part of the Global Qmentum Program. Praxis continues to work collaboratively with the HSO and Accreditation Canada to promote the use of SCI Standards across Canada. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gsUQm6Z5

Big News! Congratulations to Dr. Joanna Stanicka and the Axonis Therapeutics team on closing their $115 million Series A financing. This support will contribute to the advancement of AXN-027, a groundbreaking oral treatment that aims to tackle paralysis, pain, and spasticity.   Praxis SCI Incubate is proud to have had Axonis in its SCI Incubate cohort. On working with Praxis, Dr. Joanna Stanicka says "Praxis helped me connect with people living with SCI, and provided mentorship within the SCI field on the mistakes that have occurred before for SCI clinical trials. The team highlighted the need to consult with SCI Community early on to learn what outcomes they want to see through our trials. This saved millions of dollars in development both in time and funds and helped drive towards our next fundraise.”   Praxis is proud to play a critical role at an important phase of Axonis' development — and hopes this is the beginning for improved financing and investment in improving outcomes for people living with paralysis. https://lnkd.in/dpn_E9Ns Arushi Raina

📢 Happy BC Non-Profit Day! At Praxis, success means impact. Every day, we work to create meaningful change for individuals living with spinal cord injury and the broader SCI community. From supporting cutting-edge innovation to implementing best practices, we’re dedicated to accelerating the journey from theory to real-world solutions. Curious to learn more? Dive into our impact stories to see how Praxis is making a difference. Read our impact stories https://lnkd.in/g65ZXDa8 🔗 #BCNonProfitDay #PraxisImpact #SpinalCordInjury #InnovationForChange #CommunityImpact

Ben Almond has recently completed his term on the Praxis Board of Directors, where his leadership and vision made a lasting impact. As he embarks on an exciting new professional chapter, we thank him for his invaluable contributions to Praxis. Ben’s guidance has been instrumental in advancing our mission, and we wish him success in taking on new challenges and providing leadership in the next phase of his life. Read more about Ben's journey with Praxis and beyond here: https://lnkd.in/grfKMrNu

Learn about the latest developments at Praxis Spinal Cord Institute! In this issue, explore our 2023 Annual Report, discover grant opportunities, meet the innovative companies in the 2024 SCI Accelerate cohort, and read our newest research publications covering topics in global disparities in SCI bowel and bladder outcomes, the impact of SCI health education workshops in BC, and vaccine access for people with spinal cord injuries.   Read our latest Solutions newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gheD7Vu5 Sign up to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dd27RAZ

[ISNCSCI Update] The ISNCSCI exam offers a standardized approach for assessing the level and severity of spinal cord injuries. In partnership with AMERICAN SPINAL INJURY ASSOCIATION, Praxis has contributed to creating an ISNCSCI workbook, which presents multiple exam scenarios while emphasizing key classification rules, definitions, and nuances. Each case example includes all 134 scores from the exam, alongside detailed explanations for each variable. This resource is designed to help healthcare providers gain a deeper understanding of the ISNCSCI exam. Learn more about the workbook here: https://lnkd.in/giuQszAM

Walking is an important outcome measure after a spinal cord injury. To help clinicians assess a person’s potential to walk independently a year after their injury, a team of data scientists, clinicians, and researchers developed the Ambulation Calculator. This web-based tool uses clinical exam data to predict the likelihood of independent walking at the 1-year mark. Learn more about the Ambulation tool here and test it out https://lnkd.in/gvcrn7Yu Through the RHSCIR network, the Ambulation Calculator continues to drive advancements in SCI research and care. #Praxis #AmbulationApp #RHSCIR #RegistrySCI #DataStudies

We’re just over 1 week away from 'Reverse Pitch: Canadian Ecosystem for Accessibility Startups', a unique opportunity to learn about the top resources available for accessibility startups in Canada. Hear from leading organizations that work with accessibility startups, as they present their programs, resources and opportunities 💼. Speakers and partners include: Garth Smith, OBI (Ontario Brain Institute) Tyler Redublo, CABHI (Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation) Sydney Taylor, AGE-WELL NCE Inc. Ian McCarter, MaRS Discovery District Anthony Palma, KITE UHN (University Health Network)  Andrew Forshner, Praxis Spinal Cord Institute … and more! If you’re a startup working on accessibility, disabilities, mobility, hearing loss, vision loss, rehab, aging, neurotech, spinal cord injuries, mental health, and other related areas, this is a *must-attend* event! This free event takes place in-person on Thursday October 31, 2024 from 10am - 12pm EST at the KITE Research Institute at 550 University Avenue in Downtown Toronto. Register now to secure your spot ✅: https://lnkd.in/gGyaw2fr #EnableEveryone #AccessibilityTech #DisabilityTech  #CanadianStartups

[SCI Accelerate Program 2024]: We are proud to introduce ReachAble Technology that has been selected to participate in the SCI Accelerate Program 2024. Will Muter Reachable Technology is an assistive technology start-up focused on empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve greater independence in their daily lives. Their flagship product, the OmniCuff, is an innovative upper extremity aid designed to assist individuals with limited hand function in performing everyday tasks such as eating, grooming, and more. The OmniCuff features a patented magnetic/ mechanical design that is adaptable, easy to use, and highly affordable. By working directly with clinicians and people who have lived experience, they aim to create solutions that truly meet the needs of the users, enabling a better quality of life and enhanced independence. About Praxis SCI Accelerate Program: The SCI Accelerate Program provides support and resources to help startups grow and address care and cure-related treatments that improve quality of life for people with spinal cord injury (SCI). Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gTT9kS-X Learn more about our cohort here: https://lnkd.in/grDuWxrX Stay tuned for more updates on the Accelerate Program and the amazing progress of our cohort startups. #SCIAccelerate #startups #innovation Shweta Shekhar Arushi Raina Tathagata Ray, PhD, MBA Andrew Forshner Spring Hawes, BC MGC Barry Munro John Chernesky Richard Peter James Jay Laskin