The Spinal Cord Injury Research Fund was established in 2000 by the State of South Carolina legislature (Bill S54 44-38-510 ) to promote research to develop better understanding of causes and effective treatment strategies for paralysis, sensory loss, and other consequences of spinal cord injury and disease.

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James Walker Coleman, III It is with great sadness we note that Walker Coleman, founding administrator of the South Carolina spinal cord injury research fund, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 14.  Mr. Coleman has been instrumental in the success of the research fund.  Although generally behind the scenes and never seeking individual recognition, he was a tireless advocate, not only for those with spinal cord injury, but also those with traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and other disabling conditions.  As a native Charlestonian, he was uniquely qualified to help navigate the research fund through the early years.  All of us with spinal cord injury and all of those who care about spinal cord injury in the state of South Carolina owe a great debt of gratitude to Mr. Coleman.  We have lost his strength, determination, and his compassion.  For those of us who worked with him closely, most of all, we have lost our friend.  Although moving forward without him will be a daunting task, we will do so in honor of his memory and his legacy. Jim Krause Scientific director

Attendance at the second annual scientific conference of the SC Spinal Cord Injury Research Fund exceeds expectations At the recent conference held May 30th, 60 physicians, researchers and advocates from across South Carolina gathered at the MUSC Storm Eye Institute Auditorium to learn about a model program in Kentucky which has successfully managed to maintain spinal and brain injury programs. The keynote speaker, Edward Hall, MD, Ph.D, Director of the Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center in Kentucky addressed, “The Development, Growth, and Organization of Neurotrauma Research in Kentucky.” Dr. James Krause, center, gathers with colleagues at the May 30th SCIRF conference.

South Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Research Fund annual report 2006-2007. Click here.