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Wings for Life is a not-for-profit spinal cord research foundation. Our mission is to find a cure for spinal cord injury. We fund world-class scientific research and clinical trials around the globe aimed at healing the injured spinal cord.  

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Bereit für den coolsten Lauf des Jahres?

Bereit für den coolsten Lauf des Jahres?

Wir haben uns richtig ins Zeug gelegt, um den Teilnehmern am Renntag das bestmögliche Event bieten zu können. So viel ist sicher: der 8. Mai wird ein Spaß.

A matching platform for patients and clinical trials

A matching platform for patients and clinical trials

To break barriers to the success of clinical studies, SCI Trials Finder matches people with spinal cord injuries and clinical trials. A remodeled version of the website is now online.

Talents in Science: Abel Torres-Espin

Talents in Science: Abel Torres-Espin

"I want to facilitate the work of other researchers." Abel Torres-Espin about his life as a neuroscientist and his current project.

One molecule, two opposite effects

One molecule, two opposite effects

The molecule RhoA affects axon regeneration in opposite ways. One stimulates it while the other stops it.

Walking after a complete spinal cord injury

Walking after a complete spinal cord injury

A neuroscientific team led by Grégoire Courtine at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has developed an improved stimulation technology.

Did you know that...

Did you know that...

many paralysed patients experience difficulties when coughing? Our colleague Wolfgang explains why and how that affects his body functions.

Therapeutic acute intermittent hypoxia

Therapeutic acute intermittent hypoxia

Scientist from Florida report about the use of therapeutic hypoxia in rehabilitation.

Year in Review – This Was Our 2021

Year in Review – This Was Our 2021

One team – one goal: a cure for spinal cord injuries.

Milestone for RESET Study

Milestone for RESET Study

Clinical trial for the very first therapy of paralysis in chronic spinal cord injury.

“The Accident Just Happened”

“The Accident Just Happened”

Former pole vault athlete Kira Grünberg sat down with us to explain what a spinal cord injury means for a woman in particular and why she still hopes to have children one day.

Dancing molecules

Dancing molecules

In an experiment with molecules in motion, US scientists were able to reverse paralysis. As a gel they are injected directly into the spinal cord.

Unveiling the scar

Unveiling the scar

After injury a scar develops in the spinal cord tissue. A scientific team led by Jonas Frisén and Christian Göritz uncovered some interesting facts about its development and structure.