Advancing Spinal Cord Injury Care: Global Perspectives on Innovation and Diversity

Join student hosts Rhoda Hijazi, OMS-III, and Tommy Tsang, OMS-IV, as they delve into the evolving landscape of spinal cord injury rehabilitation with two extraordinary leaders in the field. In this special episode, we welcome Dr. Isaac Hernandez Jimenez, Chair of the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Americas Committee and Fellowship Director at UT Health Houston, and Dr. Melina Longoni, Vice Chair of the ASIA Americas Committee and Medical Director of ReDel Rehabilitation Center. Together, we explore how innovation, diversity, and global collaboration are transforming outcomes for patients with spinal cord injuries. From the latest advancements in rehabilitation to initiatives supporting inclusive care across Latin America, this conversation offers insights and inspiration for students, professionals, and advocates alike. Tune in to learn from their journeys, their challenges, and their vision for a future where mentorship, representation, and cutting-edge science intersect to reshape spinal cord injury care!