Paul’s research involves examining the physical activity levels of people with spinal cord injury, what influences these and what can be done to generate positive change. Paul received an SRI Research Collaboration Grant in 2022.

Merna researches sexuality and sexual health after Spinal Cord Injury. She is interested in developing and implementing sexuality interventions that would contribute to sexual satisfaction and intimacy for women and couples. Merna received an SRI Research Collaboration Grant in 2022.

Originally from India, Nishu is commencing her PhD candidature at Edith Cowan University, WA, where she will examine the effects of NeuroMuscular Electrical Stimulation-driven, eccentric ‘strength training’ in people with spinal cord injury on muscle mass, strength, physical health, symptoms of spasticity and quality of life. Nishu received an SRI Research Collaboration Grant in 2019 and is supported through the SRI’s Research Group Facilitation service on the Spinal Cord Research Hub.

Raju is a clinician and researcher in Nepal where there is a lack of research and coordinated care, from prevention to acute care, rehabilitation and community reintegration. Through research, Raju aims to reduce fragmentation in care, therefore increasing quality of life for those with spinal cord injury in Nepal. Raju received an SRI Research Collaboration Grant in 2020 and is currently a mentee in the SRI’s Mentor Program.

Pádraig is working on a patient and public involvement (PPI) study as part of a larger spinal cord repair group. He has a background in health psychology, where he developed an interest in PPI and qualitative research methods. Pádraig was a winning author in the SRI Writing Prize 2020.

Arifa’s research interests are primarily in educating a person with disabilities, community reintegration, inclusion, accessibility, employment, and policy on disability. Arifa received an SRI Research Collaboration Grant in 2022 and was also a winning author in the SRI Writing Prize 2022.

Matthew’s PhD research investigated the effect of high-intensity interval training on markers of cardiovascular and metabolic health in people with spinal cord injury. Matthew received an SRI Research Collaboration Grant in 2019 and was a winning author in the SRI Writing Prize 2021.

Sintip researches osteoporosis and fragility fractures, and he is also involved in a comparative research project in Switzerland pertaining to gender equality and barriers experienced by people with spinal cord injury. Sintip has participated in the SRIs Mentor Program twice, is a member of SCoRH, and has been awarded an SRI Collaboration Grant in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

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