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Brain Injury Research

The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) does not currently fund research but advocates for increased funding from public and private sectors, promotes participation in research studies and disseminates research findings to individuals with brain injury, their family members and the professionals who provide treatment and long-term care.

BIAA collaborates with the nation's leading brain injury research centers, such as the TBI Model Systems, to abstract the findings published in professional journals into brief, easy-to-read articles. By translating scientific discoveries into useful and practical knowledge for consumers and the general public, BIAA and its partners help improve the quality and relevance of brain injury research and treatment. A database of the Model Systems abstracts can be accessed here.

Current Research Studies Needing Participants

Topic	Blast-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Participation in Community Activities
Description	Military personnel and Veterans diagnosed with blast-related mild traumatic brain injury are needed to participate in a research study to evaluate questionnaires about participation in community activities. You will be asked to complete questionnaires by mail and over the phone regarding your participation in the community activities. Total participation should take no more than 2 visits over the phone. If you have been diagnosed with blast related mild traumatic brain injury and would like to learn more about participating in this study call Dr. Waid-Ebbs at 1-800-324-8387 extension 5224 or (352) 376-1611 extension 5224. You may also be eligible to receive $50.00 compensation if you qualify and complete this study.
Contact	To learn more about participating in this study call Dr. Waid-Ebbs at 1-800-324-8387 extension 5224 or (352) 376-1611 extension 5224.
Close Date	June 13, 2013

Topic	Adaptation, Important Needs, and Quality of Life after a Traumatic Brain Injury
Description	The aim of this research is to understand the impact of traumatic brain injury on every-day life. Healthcare professionals and policy makers need this information to make decisions regarding the most important types of support and the most effective use of healthcare dollars for brain injury survivors. Please participate if you: a) Are age 18-65 years b) Have suffered a moderate to severe brain injury c) Are living in the community (not a nursing home or rehabilitation center) The research involves an online survey. If you decide to participate, you will need a computer with internet access to answer questions. If a friend, spouse, or caregiver is willing, they may help you complete the survey. Please make sure that the questions are answered from the perspective of the person with brain injury, even if they differ from the helper’s. The confidential survey will take about 20 minutes to complete. There are no foreseen risks or discomforts to the participants. As a token of our appreciation, the first 100 participants will be directed to a link where they can register for a $10.00 gift card.
Contact	Amy Johnson for additional information at Ajohnson4@patriots.uttyler.edu or Dr. Danita Alfred at dalfred@uttyler.edu or phone 903 566-7019
Close Date	May 1, 2012


Topic	Post Deployment Behavioral Health Outcomes
Description	Are you a Service Member (active duty, National Guard, or Reserve) or Veteran who deployed in support of OIF/OEF? Are you willing to complete an online, completely anonymous survey? If so, you may be qualified to participate in an internet study that is examining post-deployment behavioral health outcomes. Please see below or follow the link for more information about the study. Researchers from the University at Albany - State University of New York are conducting a research study to understand the impact of combat deployment on a variety of behavioral health outcomes and would like to offer you the opportunity to participate. Your participation is completely voluntary and will take about 20 minutes of your time. This study will take place entirely online and is completely anonymous. As a way of thanking you for your time and participation, you will be eligible to be entered into a lottery to win a $500 www.amazon.com gift card. In order to participate you must: Have deployed at least once in support of Operation Enduring Freedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom Be between the ages of 18 and 65 Be able to write and read English at an 8th grade level or higher Be willing to respond to a completely anonymous online survey For more information, see: www.soldiertosoldier.net
Contact	Sean C. Sheppard, M.A. Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate Graduate Assistant Director - Anxiety Disorders Research Program First Lieutenant, Medical Service Corps, U.S. Army University at Albany - SUNY Social Sciences 399 1400 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12222 Phone: (518) 591-8505
Close Date	Open

BIAA Research Council

The BIAA Research Council, a committee of the Board of Directors, includes the following experts in the field of brain injury research:

Wayne A. Gordon, PhD, ABPP/Cn, Council Chairman
Jack Nash Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Keith D. Cicerone, PhD, ABPP-Cn
Neuropsychology & Cognitive Rehabilitation
JFK-Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

Steven R. Flanagan, MD
Professor, NYU Langone Medical Center
Chair, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Member, NYU Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

David A. Hovda, PhD
Director, UCLA Brain Injury Research Center
Professor, Departments of Neurosurgery and of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA