Srisankavi Sivasankar

Srisankavi Sivasankar is a PhD candidate at the University of Adelaide. Her research employs advanced behavioural assessments and analytical techniques to characterise secondary SCI complications, which her research aims to ameliorate through novel electrical stimulation therapy.

Srisankavi shares her experiences from the conference.

It was a privilege attending the 63rd ISCoS Meeting in Belgium as an SRI Collaboration Grant recipient. This conference offered an invaluable international platform to showcase my PhD work through both an oral presentation and a poster, sparking insightful discussions with leading experts in the field.

One particularly beneficial session was the workshop on consumer engagement in research. As a young researcher, this session emphasized the importance of integrating consumer perspectives at all stages of research, a lesson that will undoubtedly shape my future studies. Equally impactful was the visit to the local rehabilitation clinic, where observing innovative rehabilitation approaches and the staff’s dedication to community reintegration for individuals with SCI was truly inspiring and thought-provoking.

The early career researcher breakfast hosted by the SRI was another notable highlight. The informal setting allowed me to build meaningful relationships with the fellow recipients, strengthening a collaborative network that I deeply value. None of these experiences would have been possible without the generous support of SRI, for which I am sincerely grateful.