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The Canadian Concussion Network-Réseau Canadien des Commotions is promoting innovative & collaborative research across Canada to answer the concussion challenge. 🔗: www.ccn-rcc.ca
Don't miss Judy Gargaro's presentation on implementing brain injury best practice care pathways! #NABIS2026
📅 March 13, 2026 @ 9:35 – 9:45 AM
Register here: braininjurysummit2026.org/about/nabis/
Final week to secure your early bird rate, available until February 28th.
Flyer for the Black In Neuro Seminar Series featuring Dr. Tracie Canada, Andrew W. Mellon Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Duke University. Event date is February 27, 2026, at 9 AM PST / 12 PM EST. The flyer includes a portrait of Dr. Canada, decorative abstract shapes, and the Black In Neuro logo. A “Register Now” button links to www.blackinneuro.com
The #BlackInNeuroSeminarSeries is back! ✨
Join us Feb 27 for a talk by Dr. Tracie Canada (Duke University) on culture, research & more. 🧠
9AM PST | 12PM EST
Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#BINSeminar
Equitably transforming the Arctic and Northern research system includes increasing human, financial, and infrastructural capacity. go.cca-reports.ca/4fL1hWw
The Canadian Medical Association says doctors are worried that more of their patients are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice — and getting answers that put them in danger.
Meet Dr. Paul Comper, a UHN neuropsychologist heading to the 2026 Winter Olympics to support more than 150 NHL players by assessing and treating concussions.
Learn about his role, as well as the tools and testing involved in keeping athletes safe: https://bit.ly/4ru1ant
Call for abstracts!
Submit to the 13th Annual Concussion Research Symposium hosted by @uhnconcussions.bsky.social. Abstracts are due by March 23, 2026.
More info: events.myconferencesuite.com/ConcussionSy...
Ontario Brain Institute Public Talk: Innovative Treatments for Brain Health
Join us March 31 for our 40th OBI Public Talk — the finale of our Breakthroughs in Brain Science series! 🧠
Innovative Treatments for Brain Health
📅 March 31 | 6-7:30 PM
📍 Toronto + livestream
Researchers & innovators on emerging mental health treatments.
Register: braininstitute.ca/news-events/...
Join @health.nationalacademies.org and the Brain Injury Association of America for a webinar addressing TBI as a chronic condition.
🗓️: Feb 12th
🔗: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register by February 28th and save! www.ccn-rccevent.com/registration
🌟 We’re looking for an Employment Counsellor and a Registered Social Worker to join our Return to Work Program. Join a dedicated team making an impact in the lives of individuals living with brain injury.
🔗Learn more & apply today: https://obia.ca/get-involved/employment-opportunities/
If you are starting a new social media research project, start here: socialmedialab.ca/apps/social-...
🎉✨ Please join us in celebrating Dr. @carmelat.bsky.social, Clinician Investigator with the Krembil Brain Institute at UHN, who has been awarded nearly $300,000 in funding from the Weston Family Foundation!
🔗: linktr.ee/krembil
#NoResearchNoCure
Join us Jan 23 to learn more about the Canadian Concussion Network-Réseau Canadien des Commotions Visiting Trainee Program, which provides support for trainees in Canada to engage in research training at a host institution.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Check out these great concussion learning and knowledge exchange events coming up, featuring @uhnconcussions.bsky.social and @transcendentkt.bsky.social: ccn-rcc.ca/en/events/
Final week! Submit your abstract by January 15th.
Reminder that this virtual presentation is coming up on Thursday, January 8th!
Details below >>
New POSTDOC fellow opening: a great opportunity to work on a randomized clinical trial with @cesopenko.bsky.social, Prof Lisa Wilde and the Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion Center team at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City! Apply here: employment.utah.edu/salt-lake-ci...
Congratulations to Dr. Roger Zemek on being named Outstanding Researcher at the CHEO Research Institute's 2025 Awards of Excellence🏆This award recognizes exceptional achievements in research showing excellence in funding, publications, strong reputation & impactful discoveries🏅
🚨 Call for submissions 🚨
Submit your scientific abstract or symposium proposal for the Canadian Concussion Network-Réseau Canadien des Commotions (CCN-RCC) 6th Annual Meeting.
Deadline: January 15, 2026
🔗: www.ccn-rccevent.com/submit-a-pro...
Ring the new year in right, with a Research Rounds Zoom Meeting with dvancing Health scientist and UBC professor Dr. Nick Bansback! He'll be discussing how designing clinical trials with participants can improve enrollment.
📆 Jan 12, 2026
🕧 5-6 PM Pacific Time
🔗 Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/44m60dB
The University of Washington, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Injury Research Training Program (PIRTP) is offering post-doctoral fellowship training in Pediatric Injury Research for summer-fall, 2026. Learn more:
A new adapted clinical practice guideline on traumatic brain injury care has just been published in JAMA from the Action Collaborative on TBI. A major step forward in improving care for survivors and families.
📖 Read more: bit.ly/3VSil4F
#TBI #BrainInjury #NeuroCare
Registration is open for the Canadian Concussion Network-Réseau Canadien des Commotions 6th Annual Meeting, happening April 27-28, 2026 in Calgary.
Take advantage of early bird pricing until February! Trainee and community partner rates are also available.
🔗: www.ccn-rccevent.com/registration
Our CEO joined leaders from brain injury associations across Canada for a conversation with MP Helena Konanz yesterday, discussing the importance of Bill C-206 and the need for a national strategy on brain injury. Follow along with Bill C-206 updates here: braininjurycanada.ca/en/national-...
Research rounds: Neuroimaging-based biomarkers in athletes with a history of head injury: Insights from Tau PET, SV2A PET, quantitative MRI and high-resolution post-mortem MRI
🗓️ November 21, 2025, 8:00 am ET
Information: ccn-rcc.ca/en/event/con...
Vote for CCN-RCC member, Dr. Miriam Beauchamp, in the IHDCYH Talks competition! Miriam's video reflects head injury from a child's perspective, giving them a voice even when they are too young to verbalize their symptoms.
Voting is open until November 30: www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
The next session of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on concussion from @ucalgary.bsky.social and Université Laval begins in January 2026. Register now!
🔗: kinesiology.ucalgary.ca/current-stud...
youtu.be/VO6UbjaMWtY?...
We're always looking for ways to improve and expand our PiPER Community of Practice! Your feedback is invaluable in helping us create a space that supports learning, collaboration, and innovation in involving people with lived experience in research. Whether you're a long-time member or just getting started, we want to hear from you! Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GXCQZP
We're always looking for ways to improve and expand our PiPER Community of Practice! Your feedback is invaluable in helping us create a space that supports learning, collaboration, and innovation in involving people with lived experience in research.
Survey Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GXCQZP
Don't miss Mariá Wilburn's keynote on Endeavor Health's multidisciplinary & trauma-informed approach to improve survivors’ health outcomes, safety & healing
Key steps in launching the project, lessons learned & findings to support replication will be shared
Register: forms.gle/B1zMNjq9iLE7UJEn8