COVID-19 and the SCI community
A
mong those most seriously affected by COVID-19 are people with neurological injuries and diseases, as they are especially vulnerable to further challenges and health hazards. Our Miami Project scientists are collaborating with University of Miami researchers and lending their expertise in developing new strategies aimed at treating individuals suffering from COVID-19 and upper respiratory infections.
Our scientists are at the forefront in developing new rehabilitation, exercise, breathing, safety protocols, and resources targeting the spinal cord injured community. Miami Project clinical trials are continuing and being adapted to reflect physical distancing by remote therapy to improve neurological and pulmonary function, which are critical to people living with a spinal cord injury. Our laboratory scientists are continuing their critical experiments at all hours of the day and night to move our discoveries forward, while observing physical distancing. Virtual communications are bringing scientists, trainees, and community members together during this time of physical distancing, allowing our research programs to move forward. The Miami Project is also providing equipment to partner organizations to assist in the testing of COVID-19. Our clinicians are ensuring the highest level of patient care while our critical research continues. While the repair and restoration of function of the nervous system is the hallmark of our scientific mission, we are proud to be contributing to ongoing COVID-19 efforts during this time.
4
The Project
