Talk the Walk 2026
From Pathology, through Symptoms, to Treatments
Hosted by the CatWalk Cure Programme at the University of Auckland, a CatWalk Trust and University of Auckland partnership.
Join researchers from around the globe to advance spinal cord injury research.
Talk the Walk is a one-day symposium for those with a spinal cord injury, carers, clinicians, researchers and all interested stakeholders. Join us for presentations and discussions exploring the latest advancements and challenges in spinal cord injury research.
Round off Talk the Walk with an exclusive opportunity to speak directly with researchers in a relaxed and informal setting.
The Research Intensive, for researchers and research students only, will unite pioneers of spinal cord injury research with the next generation of scientists, creating an environment of collaboration and innovation.
By invitation only. Register your interest.
Date & Time
Location
Talk the Walk
Thursday 19 February 2026
Symposium programme 10am – 5.30pm
Speakers:
- Professor Frank Bradke, German Centre for Neurodegenerative Diseases [DZNE]
- Professor Marc Ruitenberg, University of Queensland, Australia
- Professor Jana Vukovic, University of Queensland, Australia
- Dr Ryan O’Hare Doig, University of Adelaide, Australia
- CatWalk Cure Programme Researchers, Waipapa Taumata Rau University of Auckland, New Zealand
Cocktails and Conversation
from 5.30pm
Research Intensive
Friday 19 February 9.30am – 12pm
For postgraduate and research students only.
Previous 2023 event
