U2FP CureCast

Matthew Rodreick & Jason Stoffer
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Unite 2 Fight Paralysis exists to unite and empower the international spinal cord injury community to cure paralysis through advocacy, education, and support for research. Get Educated and Get Involved.

  1. Neurosurgery & SCI (Episode 134)

    6D AGO

    Neurosurgery & SCI (Episode 134)

    In this conversation, Dr. Michael Fehlings discusses his journey into neurosurgery, focusing on spinal cord injury and the challenges of balancing clinical practice with research. He emphasizes the importance of community collaboration and innovative approaches in clinical trials, particularly in the context of regenerative medicine. Dr. Fehlings also highlights the significance of understanding secondary injuries and the impact of Riluzole in spinal cord injury treatment. He advocates for a global statistical framework to... More info: https://u2fp.org/get-educated/curecast/episode-134.html

    1h 5m
  2. SCI Ventures (Episode 133)

    OCT 17

    SCI Ventures (Episode 133)

    In this episode, we reflect on the power of showing up—not just physically, but with purpose, passion, and skill. We're just getting back from Madison, Wisconsin, where our incredible advocates continue to show up for spinal cord injury legislation there. Our guest today is Adrien Cohen, the head of SCI Ventures - a philanthropic venture fund for spinal cord injury. Adrien dove into this work after his brother sustained a spinal cord injury, bringing his unique expertise in... More info: https://u2fp.org/get-educated/curecast/episode-133.html

    1h 6m
  3. Be Well - Part 2 (Episode 132)

    OCT 3

    Be Well - Part 2 (Episode 132)

    Today we are talking to Mason Branstrator in the second of a two-part series on supporting general wellness while living with a Spinal Cord Injury. Quinn Brett, U2FP’s Development and fellow wellness pursuer is joining me for the discussion. Mason Branstrator is a dynamic and influential personality in the world of Spinal Cord Injury and his mission is to improve life for our community in any way that he can. Mason’s social media presence is one platform that he uses to accomplish this goal. His reels grace my Instagram feed from time to time and I am consistently impressed with his content, especially as it pertains to health and wellness. In light of the wear and tear that full time advocacy can have on our population, it is important to remember to take care of ourselves so that we can keep showing up to the front lines and maintain our general quality of life. In these two episodes we discuss low-cost or free, accessible tools for self care that have been staples for myself, Quinn and Mason. We frame this discussion using the 6 Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, which are: Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep, Stress Management, Substance Management and Relationships or Purpose. In this episode we cover the last three pillars.

    1h 6m
  4. Be Well (Episode 131)

    SEP 19

    Be Well (Episode 131)

    Today we are talking to Mason Branstrator in the first of a two-part series on supporting general wellness while living with a Spinal Cord Injury. Quinn Brett, U2FP’s Development and fellow wellness pursuer is joining me for the discussion. Mason Branstrator is a dynamic and influential personality in the world of Spinal Cord Injury and his mission is to improve life for our community in any way that he can. Mason’s social media presence is one platform that he uses to accomplish this goal... More info: https://u2fp.org/get-educated/curecast/episode-131.html

    59 min
  5. Playing Cords (Episode 130)

    SEP 5

    Playing Cords (Episode 130)

    Today, we’re joined by Dr. Evan Joiner from Columbia University for a truly fascinating conversation about spinal cord stimulation—but we start somewhere completely unexpected. Before becoming a neurosurgeon, Evan actually began his career as a soap opera actor. Yep, you heard that right. We dive into how that unlikely path led him into medicine, and ultimately, to neurosurgery. Along the way... More info: https://u2fp.org/get-educated/curecast/episode-130.html

    1h 6m
  6. Under Pressure (Episode 129)

    AUG 22

    Under Pressure (Episode 129)

    Today we are talking with Dr. Chase Cornelison, an Assistant Professor in the department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Chase brings his unique perspective as a chemical and biomolecular engineer to the problem of spinal cord injury. The Cornelison lab investigates how... More info: https://u2fp.org/get-educated/curecast/episode-129.html

    1h 2m
  7. Wisdom from the Old Guard (Episode 128)

    AUG 8

    Wisdom from the Old Guard (Episode 128)

    Today we are having a conversation with Alexander “Sasha” Rabchevsky. Sasha is many things: a professor, a researcher, a paraplegic, and a U2FP board member. He is also one of the old guard of research advocates. And he is frustrated... More info: https://u2fp.org/get-educated/curecast/episode-128.html

    1h 11m
  8. Peak to Peak (Episode 127)

    JUL 25

    Peak to Peak (Episode 127)

    Today we are talking to Drs. Dimitry Sayenko and Adam Thrasher about their SCI humanitarian project in Tanzania called “Peak to Peak.” Dimitry is an MD, PhD and an associate professor in Neuromodulation and Neurosurgery at Houston Methodist Hospital, in Houston, Texas. We interviewed him previously about his work in episode 93, which I encourage you to check out. Adam is a PhD Researcher, Associate Professor and Associate Chair of the Department of Health and Human Performance at the University of Houston, in Houston, TX. Dimitry and Adam are long time friends and colleagues, and they saw Adam’s sabbatical at the Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology in Tanzania as an opportunity to More info: https://u2fp.org/get-educated/curecast/episode-127.html

    48 min
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Unite 2 Fight Paralysis exists to unite and empower the international spinal cord injury community to cure paralysis through advocacy, education, and support for research. Get Educated and Get Involved.

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  • Creator
    Matthew Rodreick & Jason Stoffer
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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  • Show Website
    U2FP CureCast

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