Listed below is last year's
Proclamation and Presentation
SCI Awareness Week
2022
Week #1 Monday September 5th, 2022
SCI Awareness Month Introduction & Proclamation
Week #2 Monday September 12th, 2022
Eric J. Ruby, M.D. F.A.A.P- Week #2 Introduction
Research Updates from Thomas P. Kennedy Spinal Cord Injury Trust Fund Contract Recipients
Christopher V. Gabel, PhD -
Modulation of Cellular Metabolism to Maximize Neuronal Regeneration
Zhigang He, PhD, BM -
Promoting Axon Regeneration After Spinal Cord Injury
Jeffery Macklis, MD, DScTech -
Growth Cone Molecular Machinery for Axon Growth Inhibition vs.
Reaeration in Spinal Cord Injury: Subcellular RNA
Proteome Mapping in Corticospinal Neurons
Andrew T. Reisner MD. -
Pilot Testing of System for Tight Blood Pressure Management After Spinal Cord Injury
Yang (Ted)Teng, PhD-
Developing Neural Reconstruction Therapies for Experimental Chronic Spinal Cord Injury
Week #3 - Monday, September 19, 2022
Video Portion
Eric J. Ruby, M.D. F.A.A.P introduces week #3
Accessible Travel Presentations by Mary Cooper, Obie Harrington-Howes, Michaela Bushey, and Eik Kondo -
These seasoned travelers tell us about their experiences
and give us tips and tricks that they've learned over the
years. These presentations come from the June Saturday
Education Series put on by Greater Boston Chapter of
United Spinal Association
Eric J. Ruby, M.D. F.A.A.P. presents CDC guidelines
on travel during and after a pandemic.
Articles on Accessible Travel
Best Hotel Chain: Home2 Suites
Report: Disabled Travelers Spend $58 Billion a Year and Want Better Access
Road Trips We Love
Amilla Maldives to Become World's Most Accessible Resort for Disabled Travelers
Embarrassing, Uncomfortable and Risky: What Flying Is Like for Passengers Who Use Wheelchairs
CDC Guidelines
Week #4 - Monday, September 26, 2022
Video Portion
Eric J. Ruby, M.D. F.A.A.P. introduces week #4.
Advocacy and political issues are presented by...
Doug Frey- Greater Boston Chapter of United Spinal Association
Deborah Freed- New England Chapter of Paralyzed Veterans of America
Leda Anderson- Massachusetts Medical Society
Amy Jozan - Bill S. 768 An Act to Protect Medically Fragile Children
Kristen McCosh- Boston Disability Commission
Eric J. Ruby, M.D. F.A.A.P. gives his SCI awareness month conclusion.
Bonus Material: Dr. Yang (Ted) Teng - Post-Spinal Cord Injury Therapeutic Effects on Human Neural Stem Cells
*During each video use the "Pause" feature to read detailed slides*
Important Links Below
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day
September 2021
(Cameo appearance of Dr. Anthony Fauci, M.D.)
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day
September 2020
A COLLABORATION OF MASSACHUSETTS REHABILITATION FACILITIES, CONSUMER ORGANIZATIONS, LEGISLATORS, POLICY MAKERS, AND ADVOCATES WORKING TOWARD A COMMON GOAL TO INCREASE FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR SPINAL CORD INJURY CURE RESEARCH IN MASSACHUSETTS.
The Spinal Cord Injury Fund was established in 2004 to provide funding opportunities for SCI research in Massachusetts. To date over five million dollars has been allocated to this fund.
The Thomas Kennedy SCI Research to a Cure Trust Fund Bill (S-2019) was signed by Governor Charlie Baker on November 6, 2015.
Thank you to everyone who supported the cause with testimony, letters, calls, and attendance at the SCI Awareness Day. Senator Marc Pacheco and Representative Haddad were key legislators in this success.
"Research and investigation into spinal cord injuries is happening at many institutions all over the country and all over the world. This is a complex problem and the solutions will take many forms before cure: stem cell, bridging, physical therapy, umbilical cord blood, cethrin, lithium and electrical stimulation to name a few,”
Dr. Eric Ruby, MWA
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