Occupational therapist and researcher. Current main projects: - Need assessment to enhance life for people living with SCI in Sweden – Needs, research priorities and knowledge transfer. https://osf.io/73apw/ - Investigating the tetraplegic upper limb the first 6 months after injury.

Allison has a clinical background in physiotherapy, which included working as a senior clinician for several years at the Welsh Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Centre at Rookwood, Cardiff. She has post-graduate qualifications in public health and management, and professional interests in program evaluation, economic evaluation and quality improvement.

Originally from Western Australia, Yasmin Arena-Foster has pursued neuroscientific research in the intersection of gastrointestinal health and mental well-being, particularly in the context of treatment-resistant depression and schizophrenia. Currently, she is based at the Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research in Queensland, where she contributes to efforts aimed at bringing a cell transplantation therapy for spinal cord injury (SCI) to clinical trials. Yasmin’s work reflects a dedication to scientific exploration and translational efforts, with a focus on improving outcomes for individuals affected by SCI. As a presenting author at the SCI conference, she aims to share her insights and contribute to ongoing discussions in the field.

Dr. Ho is an SCI Physiatrist with a special interest on the healthcare delivery and management of complications following SCI. He integrates his clinical and research interests with his healthcare leadership position in Alberta. He is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to study transitions in care for persons with SCI from inpatient rehabilitation hospital to the community.

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