Autonomic Research Unit

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.

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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/

Continuing Education: Autonomic Dysfunctions and Autonomic Monitoring Following Spinal Cord Injury 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 …

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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:

About 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…

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:

Treating episodes of high blood pressure following SCI 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…

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:

Pain and constipation management for people with SCI 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…

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

Treating episodes of high blood pressure following SCI 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…

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.

Postdoctoral position in ICORD’s autonomic lab 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…