Jekyll2026-07-20T13:03:27+00:00https://openmedtech.org/feed.xmlOpenMedTech LabA collaborative community developing open-source medical technology to advance global health equityCongratulations to Farjana on Receiving an SRI SCI Research Collaboration Grant2025-10-08T00:00:00+00:002026-07-20T13:02:36+00:00https://openmedtech.org/2025/10/08/farjana-sri-grant-awardWe are delighted to congratulate Farjana Taoheed on being awarded a 2025 SCI Research Collaboration Grant from the Spinal Research Institute (SRI). The SRI Collaboration Grants support early-career researchers and clinicians from around the world to strengthen international collaboration and advance spinal cord injury (SCI) research.

The grant provides an important opportunity to engage with the global spinal cord injury research community, present research findings, build new collaborations, and contribute to international knowledge exchange. Through these activities, the program aims to strengthen research capacity and foster partnerships that improve outcomes for people living with SCI worldwide.

Farjana’s achievement reflects her dedication to translating research into practical solutions that can be implemented in resource-constrained environments. Her work exemplifies the importance of accessible and inclusive innovation in rehabilitation engineering and highlights the growing contributions of researchers from low- and middle-income countries to the global SCI community.

We congratulate Farjana on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to seeing the continued impact of her research and international collaborations.

Congratulations, Farjana, on this outstanding achievement! 🎉👏

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]]>Congratulations to Shovan on Winning the Judges’ Choice Award at the SRI Research Writing Prize2024-12-23T00:00:00+00:002026-07-20T13:02:36+00:00https://openmedtech.org/2024/12/23/shovan-sri-writing-awardWe are delighted to congratulate Shovan Parvez on being selected as a Judges’ Choice Award winner in the Spinal Research Institute (SRI) Why Research Matters 2024 Research Writing Prize. This prestigious international competition highlights outstanding spinal cord injury research communicated in a compelling and accessible way for a broader audience.

This achievement reflects Shovan’s commitment to developing practical and affordable solutions that can make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disabilities, particularly in resource-limited settings. His work demonstrates how innovative engineering, user-centred design, and a strong commitment to accessibility can come together to address real-world challenges and expand opportunities for inclusion.

The recognition is particularly noteworthy given the international scope of the competition, which featured contributions from spinal cord injury researchers across multiple countries and diverse areas of research.

We extend our warmest congratulations to Shovan on this well-deserved achievement. His success is a testament to the impact of collaborative, translational research and serves as an inspiration to fellow researchers, clinicians, and innovators striving to improve the lives of people living with disability.

Congratulations, Shovan, on this outstanding accomplishment and international recognition! 🎉👏

Read the SRI “Why Research Matters 2024” publication here.

]]>Congratulations to Monzurul on Receiving the SRI Research Writing Award2020-12-10T00:00:00+00:002026-07-20T13:02:36+00:00https://openmedtech.org/2020/12/10/monzurul-wiring-awardWe are delighted to congratulate Dr. Monzurul Alam on receiving the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Research Writing Prize from the Spinal Research Institute (SRI). His award-winning article, “Reversing Paralysis After Spinal Cord Injury,” was selected for publication in Why Research Matters, a collection highlighting outstanding spinal cord injury research from around the world.

In his article, Monzurul shares groundbreaking research on non-invasive transcutaneous electrical stimulation (tES) and its potential to restore movement and function after spinal cord injury. By communicating complex science in an engaging and accessible way, he helped bring hope and understanding to people living with SCI and the broader community.

This recognition reflects Monzurul’s commitment to advancing innovative rehabilitation technologies and translating research into meaningful outcomes for people with spinal cord injury worldwide. Congratulations, Monzurul, on this well-deserved achievement! 🎉

Read the SRI “Why Research Matters 2020” publication here.

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