What’s next in TBI Research: Innovation, Collaboration, and Impact at Kessler Foundation

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: To Join a Study or Learn More Ways to Get Involved visit: Read the transcript: View the slides:

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What’s next in TBI Research: Innovation, Collaboration, and Impact at Kessler Foundation is an episode from Kessler Foundation Disability Rehabilitation Research and Employment by Kessler Foundation.

This episode is 00:54:36 long.

This episode was published on Apr 1, 2026.

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