At a mere 14 years of age, Emma Mertzokat passed away after suffering a spinal cord injury. We sat down with Sandra, her mother, to talk about the devastating injury, happiness, and a project very close to her heart.
Scientists from Germany discovered a way to transform “harmful” adult pericyte cells into “beneficial” neurons. This could lead to functional recovery after a spinal cord injury.
Measuring the activity of movements in spinal cord injured patients is challenging. Thus, scientists developed a device to tailor the daily rehabilitation training individually to patients.
Friends, Partner and Ambassadors of Wings for Life celebrated an incredible day in the sun, whilst raising £105,000 for spinal cord research. Here is our review.
With a new gene therapy approach, the formation of an enzyme has a very positive effect. It will break down scar tissue and improve the regeneration of nerves.
Every second year Wings for Life and Spinal Research jointly organize a “Spinal Cord Injury and Neurotrauma Summer School” to train the scientists of tomorrow. Find more insights here.
David Grubinger wanted to explore the beautiful lakes in his home region. At first, just for himself, but later he did it with a purpose for others. Find out more.
Due to Martin Schwabs discovery, science now understands why injured nerves within the spinal cord don’t re-grow. We sat down for a chat with the 69-year-old researcher
