Autonomic Research Unit

03/23/2018

03/23/2018

We had our 15th annual research meeting on Monday and Tuesday with a great turnout of ICORD and Rick Hansen Institute​ researchers, trainees, and staff. Drs. Michael Boninger (University of Pittsburgh) and Zhigang He (Harvard Medical School) were guest speakers. 51 trainees and staff presented posters about their research. These are the poster prize winners, along with ICORD Director Dr. Wolfram Tetzlaff and our two visiting speakers.

03/23/2018

Electrical implant could improve daily activities for people with spinal cord injuries: Study

12/15/2017

Dr. Andrei Krassioukov, the world-renowned leader in autonomic dysfunctions and spinal cord injury research, has previously offered an accredited course focusing on the complexity of autonomic dysfunctions following SCI. This course has attracted physical therapists, occupational therapists, physicians, and many other clinician scientists involved with the SCI community. With enough interest, this course can be offered once again! For more information, please visit: http://icord.org/autonomic-dysfunctions-following-sci/

Clinicians and scientists working in spinal cord injury (SCI) health care are now able register for a UBC Continuing Professional Development-accredited course facilitated and taught by Dr. Andrei …

12/14/2017

Five years ago Mike Brown broke his back, leaving him with severe spinal injuries and bladder problems. Now he and the rest of the Uri-Go team have developed award-winning technology to help those suffering from similar difficulties. Uri-Go today won Callaghan Innovation’s 2017 C-Prize technology ...

12/14/2017

Check out how Dr. Andrei Krassioukov challenged a "well-respected" medical review!

11/30/2017

The CHOICES Project is still recruiting participants but not for much longer. If you or someone you know is interested in participating in this research study, please visit:

The CHOICES Project brings together leading researchers from across Canada with the aim of improving the lives, health and care of Canadians living with spinal cord injury (SCI). Our research exami…

11/30/2017

The age criteria for participants interested in Dr. Andrei Krassioukov's study involving the effects of fesoterodine (TOVIAZ®) on episodes of high blood pressure triggered by bladder contractions has increased. The study is now recruiting participants between the ages of 18 and 60 years old. For more information, please visit:

Dr. Andrei Krassioukov and his research team are currently recruiting SCI participants for a clinical research study investigating the effects of fesoterodine (TOVIAZ®) on episodes of high blood pr…

11/30/2017

Are you an individual with SCI and suffer from chronic pain? You might be eligible for a research study!
Dr. Krassioukov and his research team are interested in investigating the effects of oxycodone-with-naloxone (TARGIN®), an opioid medication approved by Health Canada, on pain management and reducing secondary complications of opioid treatment.
For more information, please visit:

Dr. Krassioukov and his research team are interested in investigating the effects of oxycodone-with-naloxone (TARGIN®), an opioid medication approved by Health Canada, on pain management and reduci…

11/23/2017

Are you an individual with SCI who is interested in participating in a research study?
Dr. Andrei Krassioukov and his research team are currently recruiting SCI participants for a clinical research study investigating the effects of fesoterodine (TOVIAZ®) on episodes of high blood pressure triggered by bladder contractions.
For more information please visit

Dr. Andrei Krassioukov and his research team are currently recruiting SCI participants for a clinical research study investigating the effects of fesoterodine (TOVIAZ®) on episodes of high blood pr…

07/14/2017

The Krassioukov Lab is taking applications for two postdoctoral positions.

Dr. Andrei Krassioukov is seeking two postdoctoral research fellows to join his established group of scientists and clinicians. Both positions are for a two-year term (with possibility of extension), starting immediately.

For information on a position in clinical research related to chronic pain following spinal cord injury visit: http://icord.org/news/2017/06/postdoctoral-position-in-icord/

For information on a position to study the neuronal and molecular mechanisms underlying cardiovascular and autonomic dysfunction following spinal cord injury visit: http://icord.org/news/2017/06/postdoc-position-available/

To apply for either, please send your CV, statement of research interests, any spinal cord-related publications and the names and contact information for three referees to Dr. Krassioukov by email ([email protected]). Please indicate which position you are applying for in the email.

ICORD, in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver Campus, is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to join an established group of scientists and clinicians in the laboratory of Dr. Andrei Krassiou…