Breakthrough in 3D-printed scaffolds offers hope for spinal cord injury recovery. That’s a headline from the University of Minnesota (UM) public relations office detailing a recent UM study (full paper here) using silicone scaffolds seeded with stem cells to form spinal cord-like structures. Implanted in animals with spinal cord injuries, these organoids promote what principal investigator Ann Parr, MD, PhD, describes as significant motor recovery.

Unite 2 Fight Paralysis creates opportunities for individuals living with spinal cord injuries to stay active, connect with others, and participate fully in recreation and sport. Their Community Movement Weekend is one of those powerful experiences, bringing athletes together to race, push boundaries, and celebrate what movement makes possible.

Early Bird pricing for U2FP’s 20th Annual Science & Advocacy Symposium ends at the end of the day today, Friday, January 9th. This is your last chance to...