About this episode
The episode discusses the transition of Spinal Cast to a quarterly format with Peter Morton as the new host, focusing on research breakthroughs in the spinal cord injury community.
Transitions take some getting used to - but often they open the door to something better. Over the years, our most-listened-to episodes have been those focused on specific research breakthroughs. With that in mind, Spinal Cast will be evolving in 2026 to a quarterly format, with Peter Morton stepping into the host role. Who better to guide these conversations than Peter himself - especially as we dive deeper into the research funded by MCPF and the impact it’s having on the spinal cord injury community? These live episodes with researchers will create more opportunities for real-time engagement with individuals living with SCI, as well as their families, friends, and our supporters. While we’re excited about what’s ahead, this transition comes with a heartfelt note of gratitude and appreciation for David Stevens. David’s curiosity, thoughtfulness, and ability to ask the questions that truly mattered helped shape Spinal Cast into what it is today. His voice, perspective, humor, and steady presence will be deeply missed in this role. Join us as we begin this next chapter of Spinal Cast - honoring where we’ve been and excited about what lies ahead. If you happen to miss a live…
People in this episode
Host: Peter Morton
Topics covered
- transitions
- research breakthroughs
- spinal cord injury
- community engagement
- podcast evolution
Keywords
- spinal cord injury
- research
- podcast
- community
- transitions
- Peter Morton
- David Stevens
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MCPF
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