Paralysis - Foundation for Biomedical Research

In Memoriam: Travis Roy

In Memoriam: Travis Roy

Nov 2, 2020 | animal research, Neurology, Paralysis, Personal story, rat model

The world lost a champion for animal research on Oct. 29. Retired ice hockey player Travis Roy passed away from complications of surgery. Roy was just a few seconds into his first game as a freshman forward for the Boston University Terriers in October 1995 when he crashed into the boards and broke the fourth […]

Stephen Hawking Supported Animal Research

Stephen Hawking Supported Animal Research

Mar 14, 2018 | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), animal model, animal research, Brain, Conditions, Huntington's disease, Medical Research, mouse research, mouse study, murine model, neurodegenerative disease, Neurology, Paralysis, Stephen Hawking, treatment

Animals: Serving our Veterans on and off the Battlefield

Animals: Serving our Veterans on and off the Battlefield

May 23, 2017 | animal model, animal research, animals helping animals, animals helping humans, Brain, Conditions, Dog, Dogs, Medical Research, Nonhuman Primate, Organ Transplantation, Paralysis, Pet, prevention, PTSD, Public health crisis, treatment, veterinary care

Brain Study with Monkeys Paves Way for Paralysis Treatment

Brain Study with Monkeys Paves Way for Paralysis Treatment

Dec 9, 2016 | animal research, animals helping humans, Brain, Medical Research, Nonhuman Primate, Paralysis