Wings for Life – Grants

Ends on 1 September 2023

Basic research projects may address the following aspects of traumatic spinal cord injury

nerve regeneration/plasticity
neuronal and glial protection
functional deficits induced by lesions
preferentially in mammalian models
preferentially on mechanisms present/validated in humans

Clinical research projects may address

spinal cord injury management
other areas related to traumatic spinal cord injury essential to the propagation of neurological and functional recovery

A preference is given to research projects, which have

a perspective of translation from the laboratory to the clinical setting
the potential to provide real benefits to spinal cord injury patients
a focus on chronic spinal cord injury, in case applicable

Despite unquestionable clinical relevance, basic or clinical projects in the areas of medical complications (bladder/bowel function, cardiovascular function, pressure ulcer, neuropathic pain, spasticity) and technological developments represent only a secondary focus. Applications in those areas can only be considered, if the approach is novel, original and offers a unique and innovative treatment perspective or the ability to run clinical trials more effectively.

More details

Website: https://www.wingsforlife.com/uk/research/application/