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The Spinal Injuries Research Centre was established
at the Prince of Wales Medical Research Institute in
late 1999. The centre was officially opened in 2001 by
the Premier of NSW after receiving a $1million grant
from the NSW Government.
Spinal injury is a devastating condition, usually
resulting in paralysis, loss of sensation and disruption
of autonomic functions such as control of the bladder
and bowel, regulation of body temperature and control of
blood pressure, sexual and gastrointestinal functions.
Many spinal patients are in constant pain.
Frequently injury affects young adults. Some 300
Australians suffer spinal injuries each year causing
paraplegia or tetraplegia. The cost to the community is
enormous.
For information on research projects taking place
within the Spinal Injuries Research Centre
click here.
Supplementary Research
Scholarships for Studies of Spinal Cord Injury.
Click
here
for further information.
The following scientists work as part of the Spinal
Injuries Research Centre:
The Institute is most grateful for the help of the
doctors and staff of the spinal units at the Prince of
Wales and Royal North Shore Hospitals.
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