Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems
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The Model Systems Knowledge Transition Center (#MSKTC) connects consumers to information on spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and burn injury. #SCI
Washington, DC
Joined September 2010
Researchers with the Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems will be hosting an interactive webinar “Aging with SCI: Taking Charge of Preventive Care,” November 18, 6:00 – 8:00 pm (ET) via Zoom. This interactive session will bring together clinicians and persons with lived experience to
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Rehabilitation transforms lives in powerful ways. This #RehabAwarenessWeek, we celebrate how rehabilitation: 1 | Restores independence 2 | Improves quality of life 3 | Supports caregivers 4 | Builds stronger communities
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September is SCI Awareness Month 💙 Since 1970, the Spinal Cord Injury Model System (SCIMS) Program has advanced care, research, and resources to improve life after SCI. Today, 18 centers across the U.S. continue this vital work. Explore SCI resources: https://t.co/0nkZiEhKdK
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Looking for resources this Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month? MSKTC offers videos, factsheets, infocomics, and more on 25+ topics to support people with SCI, their families, and professionals. Explore them today! https://t.co/0nkZiEhKdK
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Meet Cynthia—MSKTC Ambassador, baker, K-drama fan, and advocate for people with SCI. She calls MSKTC resources “exceptional” for their clarity, quality, & real-world relevance. We’re proud to have her as one of our ambassadors! Learn more about Cynthia - https://t.co/9RXBtu24IR
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Wearable robotic exoskeletons can help some people with #SCI stand, walk & move—offering potential health benefits, but also risks & limits. Learn how they work, who can use them & how to get started: https://t.co/9V7Ry0yNK4
#SpinalCordInjury #Exoskeleton #RehabTech #MSKTC
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Meet Tammy Boyd—mom, grandma, photographer, and SCI/TBI rehab leader! As an MSKTC Ambassador, she spreads the word about tools that support independence, healing, and resilience. Check out Tammy’s story: https://t.co/Vpv2d8CyNt
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Congratulations to Dr. Trevor Dyson-Hudson, Dr. Jeanne Zanca, Dr. John O’Neil, and Adria De Simone from the Northern New Jersey SCI System at Kessler Foundation for receiving the '25 Jayanthi Lectureship Award from the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals (ASCIP)!
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Looking for information about living with #SpinalCordInjury? Our SCI Factsheet Booklet now includes all factsheets published through June 2025—covering everything from aging, exercise, bladder and bowel management, and more. https://t.co/ZRIJjshqvK
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Charles (“Charlie”) Wheeler wears many hats – but his superpower? Keeping you informed. He spearheads our MSKTC Headlines newsletter and plays a key role in website updates and user testing to make sure everything meets the needs of the people who rely on our resources.
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Congratulations Dr. Nash! Since joining the South Florida SCI Model System in 1984, Dr. Nash has made countless contributions to spinal cord injury research and rehabilitation. We look forward to seeing the impact he’ll continue to make in this new role with @ASIA_spine.
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Meet Jeremy, Senior Consultant at MSKTC. Jeremy leads consumer testing for MSKTC resources, ensuring they’re clear, relevant, and useful for the people who need them. He also serves as the development lead for our SCI and burn injury infocomics.
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Are you living with a chronic spinal cord injury? This is your chance to connect with others who are aging with SCI—and with physicians who want to learn from you. Sign up: https://t.co/txIJoLGPw5
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MSKTC, in collaboration with the Mount Sinai Spinal Cord Injury Model System, has developed a new video on bladder self-catheterization for females. Watch now: https://t.co/spytxHwoMH
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Register now for the 2025 Sara Mulroy SCI Symposium, hosted by the Southern California SCIMS! This in-person event at Rancho Los Amigos honors the late researcher Sara Mulroy. Don’t miss this chance to connect and learn! https://t.co/VZfVv1gwIk
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2025 is the #YearOfTheSnake in the Chinese Lunar Calendar, and there’s no better time to celebrate our very own Amanda, MSKTC’s Dissemination Lead—who just so happens to be a snake enthusiast with four slithery companions. #MeetTheTeam #MSKTC #KnowledgeTranslation
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The latest episode of INside the OUTcomes: A Rehabilitation Research Podcast, hosted by @AbilityLab, dives into an essential topic: sexuality and #spinalcordinjury (SCI). Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or YouTube. https://t.co/OZZPY7IAvo
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New resource! #MSKTC and SCI Model System have released a new infographic packed with strategies for aging successfully with a #spinalcordinjury. It also includes tips for building strong social networks to support healthy aging. Check it out and share: https://t.co/VN6CG7pjOI
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Check out this amazing illustration on media and spinal cord injury (SCI) developed by an MSKTC partner. It’s more than just art—it’s a powerful tool to challenge media myths about life with #SCI and inspire hope and spark meaningful conversations.
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