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About RHI
The Rick Hansen Institute is a Canadian-based not-for-profit organization committed to accelerating the translation of discoveries and best practices into improved treatments for people with spinal cord injuries.
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Read a message from Rick Hansen and learn more about SCI centres of excellence, research, peer support and counselling, equipment and services and facts about SCI.
ClinicalTrials.gov is a U.S. government registry of clinical trials in the U.S., Canada and around the world. Search for "spinal cord injury" to learn about SCI trials, their purpose, who may participate, locations, and contact info.
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Read stories on individuals who are paving the way in the field of SCI research.
January 25 - Canadians Unaware of Staggering Costs of Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis [Infographic]
January 12 - RHI's Scientific Director, Dr. Marcel Dvorak talks with Studio 4's Fanny Kiefer about SCI research and the creation of the RIck Hansen Spinal Cord Injury Registry. Watch Part 1. Part 2
December 2 - RHI launches Research Project Showcase. Read more.
December 3 is UN International Day for Persons with Disabilities. "Together, a better world for all".
Learn more about RHI's work | Read an article from former RHI Board Chair, Daryl Rock in this month's Forbes | Reality of SCI Infographic | RHF celebrates with the launch of i2012
December 2, 2011 - Read the December CEO Update
November 19, 2011 - Ottawa RHI researcher, Dr. Eve Tsai, on the cover of the latest issue of Women of Influence magazine. Read it here.
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