Fundamentals
Fundamental and preclinical research
Investigation into biological processes and mechanisms in traumatic spinal cord injuries
A spinal cord injury interferes with the complex system of neural circuitries and results in a dissection of the signal transduction from the central nervous system to the targets in the body periphery, for example the muscles and the skin.
In order to find a therapy it is important to study the biological processes and mechanisms following spinal cord injury and to identify the targets for a therapeutic approach. Fundamental and preclinical research projects are focused on understanding these scientific issues.
To make the vision “Find a Cure for Spinal Cord Injury“ become reality, Wings for Life funds the most promising research projects in the different fields of spinal cord research.
Clinical trials
Application
Application
Information and forms for grant application
Are you are planning a research project or a clinical trial that meets the objectives of Wings for Life? Please submit your grant application.
Deadline for the upcoming funding period:
- Executive Summary: 1 September 2012
- Full Grant Application: 1 November 2012
Scientific News
Publications
Publications
Sharing scientific news and knowledge
Scientific exchange is important to foster research progress.
Wings for Life provides a platform for knowledge transfer between different institutions and researchers. For this purpose Wings for Life organizes international conferences and workshops every year. The results of Wings for Life funded research projects are published in scientific publications and therefore accessible to the scientific community.
