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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
MDSC is looking for a dedicated Volunteer Forum Administrator to help lead & support our online community. This role is perfect for someone who is online-savvy, compassionate, and passionate about mental health advocacy.
💙 Apply today & help us build a stronger community: mdsc.ca/forum-modera...
The CCN-RCC VisitingTrainee Program provides support for trainees in Canada to engage in research training at a host institution that is not available at their home institution.
Applications are being accepted now until May 15, 2026: ccn-rcc.ca/en/visiting-...
March is Brain Health Awareness Month in Canada. For SOAR, this is an important time to highlight brain injury caused by intimate partner violence (IPV-BI), a silent epidemic.
This month, we encourage you to learn more. Explore SOAR’s research and resources on IPV-BI here soarproject.ca/resources/
📺✨ Congratulations to Dr. Carmela Tartaglia, Clinician Investigator with the Krembil Brain Institute at UHN, on her recent interview with CTV’s ‘Your Morning’!
Dr. Tartaglia spoke about the long-term effect of head injuries and concussions.
🔗: linktr.ee/krembil
#NoResearchNoCure #CanadasHospital
Dr. Patrick Neary (@uregina.bsky.social) is the first keynote speaker for the CCN-RCC 6th Annual Meeting. Dr. Neary's talk on April 27th is titled, "Cannabinoids for concussion: Exploring the cerebrovascular and cardiovascular implications".
Register: www.ccn-rccevent.com/registration
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.
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...
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-...