ISCoS 2026
Deadline extended
Abstract Submission Deadline has been extended to 24 March 2026, 23:59 UK time.
Abstract submissions are open. Showcase your work and be recognised alongside global SCI leaders at ISCoS 2026.
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Abstract submissions are open. Showcase your work and be recognised alongside global SCI leaders at ISCoS 2026.
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Abstract Submission

Present your work at the ISCoS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting

Showcase your research, contribute to the global SCI community, and present your work among leading clinicians, scientists, and innovators at ISCoS 2026.

Whether you are an experienced researcher or submitting for the first time, this is your opportunity to share your findings on an international stage.

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ISCoS 2025 Award Winners

Celebrating Excellence

2025 Poster Presentation Award Winners

Inspiring ISCoS 2026 Abstract Submitters

We congratulate this year’s awardees whose outstanding work reflects the curiosity, collaboration, and commitment that define our global SCI community. Your research could be next. Submit an abstract for ISCoS 2026 and take your place on an international stage.

Katja Oetinger
Katja Oetinger
Mrs
Award Winner

ACTonPainSCI – A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study on the Effectiveness of the Online-Based Pain Program ACTonPain for Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury and Chronic Pain

Nattha Boonthanakorn
Nattha Boonthanakorn
Dr
Award Winner

Effect of cannabinoids for controlling spasticity in persons with chronic spinal cord injury

Ahmad Saif
Ahmad Saif
Dr
Award Winner

No Patient Left Behind: The Game-Changing Role of an Acute SCI Inreach Team

Benjamin Murray
Benjamin Murray
Dr
Award Winner

A catheter-induced urinary tract infection model to study the role of mucoadhesion and microtrauma in bacterial/host interactions

Najmeh Kheram
Najmeh Kheram, PhD
Dr
Award Winner

CATS: Cerebrospinal fluid pressure Analysing Toolbox in spinal cord compression

Johann Malte Enno Jende
Johann Malte Enno Jende
Prof
Award Winner

Ex vivo Synchrotron Imaging of the Human Spinal Cord – A feasibility study

Jackie Chu
Jackie Chu
Ms
Award Winner

What did participants, therapists and stakeholders think about the intensive motor training provided as part of the SCI-MT Trial: a qualitative study

Siti Nurfaezah Binti Zahari
Siti Nurfaezah Binti Zahari
Mrs
Award Winner

Computer-Controlled Electrical Perceptual Threshold (CCEPT): advancing quantitative sensory assessment in spinal cord injury

Lynn Alison Farner
Lynn Alison Farner
 
Award Winner

Anti-Nogo-A treatment induces changes in micro- and macrostructure after spinal cord injury: a multicenter study

Opportunity to Spotlight Research

Showcase your work, contribute to the global SCI community, and be recognised alongside leading clinicians, scientists, and innovators. Whether you are submitting for the first time or returning with new findings, ISCoS 2026 is your platform.

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Programme preview — full programme coming soon

Instructional Courses, Group Workshops, Oral & Poster Presentations

ISCoS 2026 will deliver a dynamic scientific programme featuring cutting-edge research, pioneering treatments, and major advances in SCI rehabilitation — designed for clinicians, scientists, allied health professionals, and interdisciplinary teams.

Discover breakthroughs

Explore emerging SCI research and clinical innovation shaping the next era of care.

Learn from leaders

Engage with international experts, decision-makers, and specialist clinicians.

Share across SIGs

Connect across professions and SIGs to strengthen global collaboration.

Present your work

Oral and poster sessions give your research visibility on a global stage.

Building on ISCoS 2025 momentum

ISCoS 2025 saw a surge in high-quality abstracts — especially from new and emerging researchers. ISCoS 2026 builds on that momentum by creating an international platform for work that pushes boundaries, strengthens evidence, and advances the future of SCI rehabilitation and research.

If you missed 2025, Kuala Lumpur is your chance to step forward and present alongside leading peers worldwide.

Programme details coming soon
We’re finalising the ISCoS 2026 programme. Please return soon for the full schedule, faculty, and session details.

Pre-conference courses

  • Deepen clinical knowledge and practical skills
  • Hands-on learning across disciplines and regions
  • Designed for varied career stages
Programme details coming soon
We’re finalising the ISCoS 2026 programme. Please return soon for the full schedule, faculty, and session details.
Accreditation & CPD

CPD accreditation strengthens the value of attending

ISCoS 2026 is progressing formal accreditation and continuing professional development (CPD) recognition. For many delegates, this supports study leave and funding — and provides a clear professional return on time invested.

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Updates will be published here as confirmed.

ISCoS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting

Join the global SCI community in Kuala Lumpur for the ISCoS Annual Scientific Meeting, 7–10 October 2026 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. This cross-disciplinary gathering brings together clinicians, researchers and allied professionals across the full continuum of spinal cord care—physiotherapists, neurologists, neurosurgeons, trauma and orthopaedic specialists, urologists, nurses, therapists, psychologists and more.

Expect cutting-edge science and practical learning—emerging therapies, advances in rehabilitation and technology, and real-world solutions that improve outcomes. Come to exchange ideas, spark collaborations, and help shape the future of SCI care in one of Asia’s most vibrant cities.

Experience Kuala Lumpur – Host City for ISCoS 2026    Learn More – Venue

Discover the sights, sounds, and energy of the city that will host the global spinal cord injury community next October.

Opportunity to Spotlight Research

Showcase your research, contribute to the global SCI community, and take your place among leading clinicians, scientists, and innovators at the ISCoS 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting.

Whether you're an experienced researcher or submitting for the first time, this is your opportunity to present your work on a truly international stage.

Submit Your Abstract
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