Research Update

We are excited to announce that another Column of Hope funded study has been published in a prestigious peer reviewed journal, Journal of Neurosurgery.

The following article was published in December: Aquaporin-4 expression and blood–spinal cord barrier permeability in canalicular syringomyelia Laboratory investigation.

Another article has been submitted to a journal, and is under review.

In November, Column of Hope was a sponsor of the Conquer Chiari Research Conference in Chicago. Column of Hope president, Mark Kane, and Dr. Marcus Stoodley, Column of Hope’s principal researcher, attended. Dr. Stoodley presented COH funded research, which he and his research team conducted.

In addition, Column of Hope was a sponsor of the Syringomyelia 2013 Conference in Sydney, Australia, hosted by Dr. Stoodley. Several Column of Hope funded studies were presented at the conference. Dr. Lee Guterman, Column of Hope’s Scientific & Medical Advisor, attended.

With the help of our volunteers and supporters, Column of Hope is making a huge impact in increasing the knowledge base and understanding of Chiari malformation and syringomyelia. Please, continue to join us to make a difference, stop the pain, find a cure, and change people’s lives. These are exciting times at Column of Hope!

Remember to save the date October 26, 2013 for the Eleventh Annual “Working Toward a Day Without Pain” Gala. If you are interested in attending, volunteering or donating auction items please e-mail Barbara at Barbara_Kane@ColumnOfHope.org.