Research and development
Research is the cornerstone in understanding ways in which we can ensure quality of life after spinal cord injury, and the Frank Williams Academy is dedicated to bringing together vital specialist expertise across the health & care sector.
The research we support engages the spinal cord injury community directly, and helps improve our understanding of all things spinal cord injury from pressure ulcer risk factors to assistive technology.
Below you will find current opportunities to participate in active research projects, or check out the work we’ve been doing and supporting:
Latest research participation opportunities
Are you a women aged between 18-40 years old, who has a visible physical disability that is obvious to others that has been caused through injury, illness or environment? Do you struggle with negative thoughts and feelings about your own body?
Researchers at Coventry University are looking for volunteers to be involved in a study trying to understand more about women’s experiences of body image difficulties following an acquired visible disability.
If you would like to take part, please contact the researcher Emma Campbell by clicking on the button below:
Are you interested in helping researchers find out how spinal cord
stimulation could improve the quality of life for people with SCI?
University of Birmingham/Spinal Research are recruiting adults aged 16 and above with a motor complete SCI (AIS A or B) between C5 – T6 for over 1 year. Testing at the University of Birmingham includes high intensity supervised exercise trials and assessments of your health using non-invasive electrical stimulation. Enrolment lasts approx. 19 weeks, including 11 assessment visits and 16 exercise intervention sessions. Receive compensation for up to £40 per visit and £200 for completing the exercise intervention!
Click on poster for full details and contact the research team below to get involved:
The effect of a combined aerobic and resistance exercise (CARE) training programme on cardiometabolic outcomes in individuals with spinal cord injury – University of Bath
Click on poster for full details and contact the research team below to get involved:
Share your research with us
Please click on the button below and fill out our new online form to send us details about your research:
If you have any problems with the form please email: [email protected]
Our research events & opportunities
Our very first research and innovation event took place online on 16 October 2024 and invited clinicians and others with an interest in research surrounding spinal cord injury to discuss a variety of topics.
The agenda included:
- Discussions to explore research challenges
- Exploring ongoing SCI research
- Looking at how innovation can be used to bring about change.
If you were unable to join us on the day please check out the full video of the event below:
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