In honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month, this recorded webinar highlights how Kessler Foundation advances traumatic brain injury research through collaboration across disciplines.
Led by Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD, Director of the Centers for Traumatic Brain Injury and Neuroscience and Neuropsychology Research, the discussion features insights from Brian M. Sandroff, PhD and Silvana Lopes Costa, PhD. Together, they explore how cross‑functional collaboration—spanning research, neuroscience, neuropsychology, and beyond—drives innovation and accelerates progress in TBI research.
Viewers gain a behind‑the‑scenes look at how ideas move from investigation to real‑world impact at Kessler Foundation, and how collaborative science helps improve outcomes for individuals affected by brain injury.
Whether you are a researcher, clinician, student, advocate, or community member, this timely conversation offers valuable perspective on the future of TBI research and the power of working together to advance discovery.
In this webinar:
00:00 - Welcome - Shelby Neilsen
01:49 - Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD
22:29 - Brian M. Sandroff, PhD
36:34 - Silvana Lopes Costa, PhD
45:00 - Q&A
53:00 - Wrap-up
Learn more about Kessler Foundation’s TBI research at: https://kesslerfoundation.org/research/traumatic-brain-injury
To Join a Study or Learn More Ways to Get Involved visit: https://kesslerfoundation.org/ways-get-involved
Read the transcript:
https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/RLS%20-%20What%E2%80%99s%20next%20in%20TBI%20Research-Transcript.pdf
View the slides:
https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2026-03/RLS%20-%20What%E2%80%99s%20next%20in%20TBI%20Research%20Webinar-Slides.pdf
