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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.

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

Doctors warn against dangers of health misinformation from AI sources 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.

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/

Social Media Research Toolkit - Social Media Lab The Social Media Research Toolkit is a curated collection of more than 50 tools compiled by researchers at the Social Media Lab.

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

University of Washington Postdoctoral Fellowship Training in Pediatric Injury Research - SAVIR The University of Washington, Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Injury Research Training Program (PIRTP) is offering post-doctoral fellowship training in Pediatric Injury […]

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...