Taylor Achtyl, M.A. is a 5th year doctoral student studying clinical psychology at D'Youville University in Buffalo, NY. She previously earned her Master's Degree in Psychology from Medaille University. As a practicum student, Taylor gained experience providing neuropsychological assessments
to adults with a variety of neurological diagnoses, including traumatic brain injury. As a former athlete, she has particular interest in working with athletes who have experienced sports-related concussion. Taylor plans to pursue a post-doctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology upon completion of her doctoral degree. She hopes to have a professional career in which she can integrate both clinical practice and clinically-informing research that aids both diagnosis and treatment.

Alexis Acosta is a research coordinator researching non-invasive neural simulation for individuals with post traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries. She joined the NMVAHS team in May upon completion of her Master's of Science in Applied Anatomy from Case Western Reserve University. She received her Bachelor's from Wheaton College Massachusetts in Neuroscience. She has previous PTSD and sleep research experience that she obtained while student interning at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard University in their Neuroscience department. She aspires to continue her education by obtaining a MD/PHD degree and hopes to become a Neurologist and Neuroscience Researcher.

Jean-Michel Acquin is a master’s student in exercise science at Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières. His interest in sports and brain injury has led him to focus his research on mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) identification and management. His research project examines the effects of mTBI on Neurotracker and mTBI test battery performances in university athletes. By pursuing his studies, Jean-Michel aims to further his knowledge of brain injury and contribute to improving mTBI assessment and management strategies.

Rachel Sayko Adams, PhD, MPH is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Law, Policy & Management at BUSPH. She completed her Master in Public Health in Health Policy & Management at BUSPH, followed by a PhD in Social Policy at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University. Dr. Adams is a health services researcher with expertise studying substance use, disparities in treatment, and morbidity and mortality outcomes in high-risk populations (e.g., military/Veterans, persons with traumatic brain injury or other disabilities). She has led studies from the National Institutes of Health (i.e, NIMH, NIAAA, NIDA, and NCCIH), the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), and Uniformed Services University at the Department of Defense. Dr. Adams has an appointment as a health services researcher with the Veterans Health Administration Rocky Mountain Mental Illness Research Education and Clinical Center in Aurora, Colorado.

Shambhu P Adhikari, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the School of Health and Exercise Sciences at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on better understanding brain injury and evaluating the feasibility and effectiveness of a community support network intervention in women experiencing intimate partner violence. He is interested in translating research on neuroplasticity into practice.

Dr. Agtarap is a psychological research scientist studying psychosocial adjustment among individuals and their family members following traumatic injury. Recent work has centered on the impact of internal (coping, appraisals) and external (social, environmental) factors as driving factors of growth and adjustment after TBI. She has methodological expertise in prospective longitudinal designs and latent factor analysis to track psychological functioning over time. She also conducts mixed-methods studies to characterize lived experiences and assess meaningful, consumer-informed psychosocial recovery within injury rehabilitation.

Parwana Akbari is a Research Analyst at the KITE Research Institute at University Health Network, where she coordinates, implements, and supports multiple projects related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI). Her work primarily supports the Neurotrauma Care Pathways Initiative and the Canadian Clinical Practice Guideline for TBI. Driven by a passion for improving care through health promotion, Parwana has led and implemented numerous knowledge translation and mobilization activities. Her efforts and collaborations with her team help ensure persons with lived experience receive the most current, evidence-based care available.

As an Implementation Coordinator at the KITE Research Institute, Arman has undertaken many knowledge translation and implementation activities related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI). With an undergraduate background in Neuroscience and recent graduate training in public health (MPH), Arman has combined his interest in studying the brain with his passion for health promotion and health equity. Arman’s professional interests include implementation science, system evaluation, and healthcare quality improvement. Currently, Arman leads the development and implementation of the Data Prioritization Initiative, a data integration and quality evaluation initiative embedded within the Neurotrauma Care Pathways Project.

Zaina Alkurdi is a third-year honours undergraduate psychology student at the University of British Columbia, affiliated with the Coping with Neurological Symptoms Lab (CNS). Her research focuses on Functional Cognitive Disorder (FCD), aiming to improve care for those who are often misdiagnosed or misunderstood in clinical settings. As a Syrian refugee, Zaina brings a unique, multicultural perspective to her work, striving to bridge gaps in care and understanding for underrepresented communities. Her experiences have fueled a passion for making a tangible impact on those facing adversity, both in clinical research and community building.

Wayne W. Allison is an Indigenous researcher and Ph.D. candidate at Western University. He holds a B.Sc. in Human Kinetics from the University of Guelph and an M.Sc. in Integrative Bioscience from Western. As an Indigenous scholar, Wayne is committed to fostering safer environments for athletes, integrating traditional values of community care and well-being into his scientific work.

Wayne’s research has focused on biomechanics and brain strain in sports-related concussions. He has leveraged head impact sensor data and modelling techniques to investigate concussion risks in female youth soccer and college football players. Drawing on his background in biomechanics, Wayne aims to bridge the gap between complex biomechanical models and practical applications in sports safety. By investigating the relationship between head injury metrics and concussion risks, Wayne hopes his work will contribute to more effective safety protocols, ultimately helping to protect athletes and reduce injuries.

In addition to his research, Wayne has contributed to equity and inclusion efforts as a student representative on the Faculty of Health Sciences EDIDA committee, and as co-chair of the Indigenous committee. His involvement reflects a broader commitment to supporting diverse perspectives within academia. Outside of his academic pursuits, Wayne lives in Chatham with his wife, two daughters, and their dog, and he’s a big fan of football. He believes life’s detours often lead to the most meaningful discoveries. This outlook enriches both his personal and professional journey, guiding him as he navigates the planned and unexpected paths in life and research.

Using fMRI and DWI neuroimaging data, Naji’s work aims to investigate brain dynamics across a range of altered states of consciousness from pathological (i.e., disorders of consciousness) to pharmacological (e.g., anaesthesia, the psychedelic state). He is currently interested in the potential scientific and medical applications of psychedelic drugs.

Mélanie Amaral Dos Santos is a professional master's student in occupational therapy at the Université de Montréal. On the verge of obtaining her degree, she has enriched her academic career by acquiring and consolidating her knowledge in qualitative research, notably by collaborating on various projects related to the Cognitive Orthosis for coOKing (COOK). Passionate about disseminating knowledge, she regularly takes part in conferences and symposiums to present the various projects she is working on. Through her commitment, she aims to actively contribute to the well-being and quality of life of vulnerable populations.

Elizabeth experienced a traumatic brain injury at the age of 12, altering her life trajectory. Her experience inspired her to pursue a career in special education, where she could offer support to those facing similar challenges. Currently she works as an educational interpreter, assisting children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Several years later, her additional interest in public health motivated her to pursue her Master’s of Public Health at the University of Queensland. Elizabeth extends her passion for public health to the Princess Alexandra Hospital. She leads a weekly program designed for patients in their neurorehabilitation unit. The program combines gentle stretching, guided breathing, and sound meditation promoting physical, emotional and social well-being. She also advocates for epilepsy awareness, leveraging her experience to foster support. In the process of obtaining her Master’s of Public Health, Elizabeth's dedication to enhancing well-being for individuals with brain injuries is evident. In her final year, she completed a Master’s thesis which examined long-term outcomes of early adolescents who experienced a brain injury, under Dr. Kim-Huong Nguyen’s supervision. She currently works with individuals post-brain injury to (re)create a sense of belonging and community as people navigate their life post-injury. Elizabeth’s work is done through a combination of her lived experience, research, and work in health service provision.

Elizabeth experienced a traumatic brain injury at the age of 12, altering her life trajectory. Her experience inspired her to pursue a career in special education, where she could offer support to those facing similar challenges. Currently she works as an educational interpreter, assisting children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Several years later, her additional interest in public health motivated her to pursue her Master’s of Public Health at the University of Queensland. Elizabeth extends her passion for public health to the Princess Alexandra Hospital. She leads a weekly program designed for patients in their neurorehabilitation unit. The program combines gentle stretching, guided breathing, and sound meditation promoting physical, emotional and social well-being. She also advocates for epilepsy awareness, leveraging her experience to foster support. In the process of obtaining her Master’s of Public Health, Elizabeth's dedication to enhancing well-being for individuals with brain injuries is evident. In her final year, she completed a Master’s thesis which examined long-term outcomes of early adolescents who experienced a brain injury, under Dr. Kim-Huong Nguyen’s supervision. She currently works with individuals post-brain injury to (re)create a sense of belonging and community as people navigate their life post-injury. Elizabeth’s work is done through a combination of her lived experience, research, and work in health service provision.

Michael Ament, M.D. is a Denver Neurologist, specializing in headache and concussion, and the founder of the Ament Headache Center & Cherry Creek Neurology.

Dr. Ament’s academic training path includes Princeton University (BA English literature), Duke (MBA), SUNY Buffalo (MD), University of Colorado (Neurology Residency), and the Michigan Head Pain and Neurological Institute (Headache). Dr. Ament was awarded the Outstanding Instructor Award for Neurology, and the Golden Apple Teaching Award for the School of Medicine. He has lectured locally, regionally, nationally (and once in Italy) on topics related to neurology, headache, and concussion. Dr. Ament’s research interests include headache and concussion. He is a National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) alumnus. He enjoys hiking, Irish sessions, and meditation practice.

Michelle Andary, DO is a third-year physical medicine and rehabilitation resident at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. She attended and graduated from MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is interested in neurorehabilitation, including traumatic brain injury, stroke, and spine cord injury.

Jacqueline Anderson, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Clinical Neuropsychology in the Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences; she is also the Convenor of the School’s Postgraduate Program in Clinical Neuropsychology. As well as undertaking research in the area of clinical neuropsychology, she has more than 20 years experience working as a Clinical Neuropsychologist in both the public and private health sectors.
A/Prof. Anderson’s research program specialises in abnormal cognitive functioning. She and her lab members use a combination of clinical and laboratory-based tools to investigate adult patient populations with neuropsychological disorders. Her research interests primarily relate to outcome after mild traumatic brain injury and stroke. In particular, she is focused on investigating the neuropsychological (cognitive, behavioural, psychological) and neuropathological aetiologies of individual patient variation in outcome after these events as well as developing interventions for individuals who experience poor recovery. She has a further specific interest in abnormalities of attention and memory, executive function and subcortical cognitive networks in the context of neuropsychological disorders.

Professor Anderson is Director, Clinical Sciences Research, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Professor, Melbourne School of Psychological Science, University of Melbourne, NHMRC Investigator Fellow, and a Director of the Board of the Concussion in Sport group.

Her research and clinical interests are in disorders of childhood that impact on the brain, including both developmental and acquired disorders, particularly traumatic brain injury and concussion. Her research takes a multidimensional approach to understanding behavioural consequences of these injuries and the biological mechanisms underpinning them.

Specialist in PRM, neurorehabilitation. Head of The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine First Faculty of medicine Charles University and General Teaching Hospital in Prague since 2019, associate professor. Work with patients after brain injury, treating spasticity with botulinumtoxin. Teaching rehabilitation for medical students, physiotherapists as well as occupational therapists.

Edward Anton M.D. is a dedicated physiatrist with specialized training in Brain Injury Medicine, completed during a fellowship at the prestigious Mayo Clinic. His journey into brain injury medicine was ignited by his exposure to the complexities of disorders of consciousness and the profound impact of tailored rehabilitation on patients with traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Anton’s expertise extends to advanced neurorehabilitative techniques, including the management of spasticity and post-concussive syndromes, honed during his residency at Casa Colina, a leading rehabilitation center.

Beyond the clinic, Edward has a deep-seated passion for addressing the evolving challenges in neurorehabilitation, particularly the intersection of the fentanyl crisis and anoxic brain injuries. Recently he has focused his research and advocacy on the neuroepidemiology of anoxic brain injury in the context of opioid overdoses, where he collaborates with interdisciplinary leaders to better depict the incidence and burden of this complex disease.

A former rugby player and team captain, Dr. Anton brings the same teamwork, resilience, and leadership he demonstrated on the field to his medical practice. His experiences in rugby, combined with his medical expertise, uniquely position him to support patients through their most challenging rehabilitative journeys.

Dr. Anton remains committed to advancing brain injury medicine through both clinical excellence and research, with a steadfast dedication to improving patient outcomes and addressing the broader public health implications of brain injuries in today’s complex healthcare landscape.

Mialinn Arvidsson Lindvall is working as a lecture at the University of Mälardalen.
She has been conducting reseach on brain injury, elderly and balance limitations in the past ten years.

Gifty Asare is a second generation Ghanian (Kwahu Nation) immigrant born in Tiohtià:ke/ Montreal, situated in the territory of the Kanien’kehá:ka nation. She is a Gender-based violence (GBV) Activist and WomenatthecentrE’s Director of Research and Community impact. She speaks and operates in French, English, and Twi (African Akan language).

Gifty is a doctoral graduate of Psychology and Neuroscience at York University. She completed her masters in Psychiatry at McGill university and a Bachelors in Neuroscience at Concordia University. Her expertise is in quantitative research and statistics, neuroimaging, and neuroclinical interventions in younger and older adults. She was a research coordinator working on slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s dementia (centre of addiction and mental health (CAMH) and advocating for healthy aging, especially among the black community. She has also previously worked as a neurofeedback and biofeedback technician aiding in the rehabilitation of TBI survivors. She helped open the WomenatthecentrE York University chapter and was its co-chair thereby supporting women-identifying survivors of GBV on a university campus. In the last 2 years, she’s worked as a research lead for the PHAC-funded WomenatthecentrE’s Cross-Sectoral Solutions: Strengthening Community Capacity to Address the ‘Parallel Pandemic’ of IPV & TBI Through a Survivor-Led Support Intervention project that aims to develop a rehabilitation program for GBV-BI survivors across Canada. In 2023, she co-authored a scoping review stemming from that project, Exploring Rehabilitation for Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: A Scoping Review’ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003999322018044

Dr Charlène Aubinet is a neuropsychologist and speech-language pathologist, postdoctoral researcher in the Psychology and Neuroscience of Cognition Research Unit and in the Coma Science Group – GIGA-Consciousness at ULiège. She did a PhD on residual language abilities in patients with disorders of consciousness. Her research mainly aims to dissociate language and consciousness impairment and recovery in these post-comatose patients with severe brain injury.

Petra Avramović is a lecturer, early career researcher, and certified practicing speech pathologist. She has experience in clinical and research settings with a variety of populations, with particular focus in working with people with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Her PhD research aimed to collaboratively develop a novel digital health communication partner training program with people with TBI. Her research in co-designing cognitive-communication interventions with key stakeholders, has laid the groundwork for the development of the Social Brain Toolkit, a suite of tools to support people with ABI and their communication partners have positive and successful conversations and social media experiences.

Philippe Azouvi, MD, PhD, is professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Versailles Saint Quentin en Yvelines and at the department of P&RM at the Raymond Poincaré Hospital (AP-HP, Garches, France). He is a member of the research unit INSERM « PsyDev », CESP, UMR 1018, Université Paris-Saclay, UVSQ.
His clinical activity focuses on the rehabilitation of patients with acquired brain injury (stroke, head trauma, cerebral anoxia, tumor...).
He has developed a research activity on disability following brain damage acquired in two areas:
- cognitive disorders secondary to vascular or traumatic brain injuries: their assessment, their consequences in terms of disability, and their rehabilitation.
- factors predicting disability after brain injury in a public health and epidemiological dimension.

Dr. Shelina Babul is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of British Columbia (UBC), having completed her PhD in Exercise Physiology (UBC, 2001). As the Director and Sports Injury Specialist with the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit, BC Children’s Hospital, she is the lead for sport and recreational evidence-based research and knowledge implementation, specializing in concussion recognition and management. Her research focus includes: identifying critical gaps in injury prevention; concussion research and strategies to promote uptake of effective interventions; and coordination of local, provincial, and national concussion efforts. Dr. Babul developed the Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT), with eLearning modules for medical professionals, coaches, athletes and other audiences. She is a member of the Canadian Traumatic Brain Injury Research Consortium, and the International Brain Injury Association. Her awards include the Seventh International Safety Media Awards, 2021 WEBSITE Gold Award for CATT, and the Canadian Collaborating Centres for Injury Prevention (CCCIP) Award for Collaborative Excellence, 2022 for CATT for High Performance Athletes.

Ramin Banimahdi is a PhD candidate in Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Ottawa. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Occupational Therapy from the University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences (USWR) in Tehran, Iran. His research interests focus on the social determinants of health, cognitive impairments resulting from traumatic brain injury (TBI), and homelessness. Ramin's PhD thesis investigates how multiple interactions with healthcare and social systems following TBI influence the experience of residential instability.

Italian researcher based in Spain and Belgium. Currently a Marie Curie Slokdowska postdoctoral fellow.
I have a passion for neuromodulation and applied sciences. I am fond of empirical data and treatment research because it fulfills my need to feel useful for society.
My scientific interests are non-invasive brain stimulation, disorders of consciousness, neuromodulation, neurorehabilitation, neuropsychology, acquired brain injury, altered states of consciousness.

Dr. Carrie Barrett has over 29 years in clinical patient healthcare, with 17 years as a physical therapist in which she specializes in treating adults diagnosed with neurologic conditions. Her practice has focused on psychological, social, and physical considerations contributing to outcomes in geriatric neurology-diagnosed populations. She continues to work as a Neurologic PT at a local physical therapy vestibular and balance clinic.

Dr. Carrie Barrett has had over 13 years of educator experience. She has been an American Physical Therapy Association credentialed Clinical Instructor since 2011 and has led instruction in the neurology content at Bryant & Stratton Physical Therapy Assistant Program. Dr. Barrett is an Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at Western Michigan University (WMU) (2019- present). Her main role is to lead instruction in the Physical Therapy Management of Neuromuscular Conditions courses. Additionally, she serves on committees and is a strong motivator for student physical therapist community involvement and advocacy for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and justice.

Dr. Barrett’s research is at the WMU Laboratory for Advancement in Rehabilitative Sciences (LARS) research lab where she conducts studies in older adult populations with neurologic conditions. Currently, she is exploring population trends to gain insight into biological psychological social relationships within the current patient care models in older adults with mild traumatic brain injury. Importantly, she is also collecting data in clinical studies specific to physical therapists' optimal evaluation and treatment strategies in populations aged > 65 with and without mild traumatic brain injury.

Eléonore BAYEN (Medical Doctor Neurology, PhD Economy) is Professor of Medicine at Sorbonne University and head of the clinical Neuro-Rehab Dept at Salpêtrière hospital (Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Paris, France). She is an expert in Traumatic Brain Injury (care and research) and in neuro-cognitive evaluation and rehabilitation. She is author of 80 research articles on TBI outcomes, on rehabilitation using innovative health technology, on predictors of neurological disabilities.

Miriam Beauchamp, PhD is a neuropsychologist, Full professor in the Department of Psychology at the Université de Montréal and Head of the Brain & Development Axis at the Sainte-Justine Hospital Azrieli Research Center. She holds the Canada Research Chair in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). With her research group of 25 members (ABCs Laboratory, https://abcs.umontreal.ca/), she conducts clinical research projects aimed at better understanding the diagnosis, prognosis and consequences of pediatric TBI and concussion, as well as validating intervention and prevention programs. Her research at the crossroads of social neuroscience and neuropsychology also contribute to the development of new assessment and intervention methods in social cognition, including dynamic, immersive technologies such as virtual reality and serious video games. These efforts have led to over 200 publications, numerous knowledge transfer initiatives for the general public, and the validation of several neuropsychological measures.

In 2017, she received the Prix du Québec “Relève scientifique”, the highest distinction awarded by the Quebec government for an early career scientist. She has received Early Career Awards from the International Neuropsychological Society (2015) and the International Brain Injury Association (2017). In 2019, she was named to the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Researchers and Creators in Arts and Science, she was awarded the Quebec-Belgium Research Chair, and received the Expertise & Compétence award at the CHU Sainte-Justine recognition gala. In 2024, she was awarded the Brenda Milner Prize from the Quebec Association of Neuropsychologists (AQNP).

Cindy Beaudoin, neuropsychologist, holds a doctorate degree in clinical neuropsychology from the University of Montreal. For the past twelve years, she has been a research professional at the ABCs Developmental Neuropsychology Laboratory, affiliated with the department of psychology at University of Montreal and the Centre de recherche Azrieli du CHU Sainte-Justine. There, she has contributed to several studies on concussion and traumatic brain injury in children, especially the youngest ones (0-5 years old). Her current work focuses on the development of knowledge mobilization tools for pediatric concussions, as well as the development and validation of post-concussive symptom assessment tools. She also works as a pediatric clinical neuropsychologist.

Dr. Simon Beaulieu-Bonneau is an assistant professor in clinical neuropsychology at Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada, and researcher at the Cirris, a rehabilitation research center. His research program focuses on cognitive deficits and functional outcomes (e.g., return to work, driving) in adults with acquired brain injury, especially traumatic brain injury and stroke. His research interests also include the use of technology in neuropsychology (i.e., mobile technology, virtual reality, telehealth) and the management of fatigue and sleep in rehabilitation clinical populations. A licensed psychologist/neuropsychologist in the province of Québec, Canada, he is also involved in the training and supervision of doctoral students in clinical neuropsychology. He completed his PhD in clinical psychology in 2012 (Université Laval), including a predoctoral internship in clinical neuropsychology at Baycrest, Toronto, ON, Canada.

Simon Beaulieu-Bonneau is an associate professor in clinical neuropsychology at Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada, and a researcher at the Cirris, a rehabilitation research center. His research program focuses on three main topics: (1) cognitive deficits and their associated functional outcomes in adults with acquired brain injury, especially traumatic brain injury and stroke, (2) the use of technology in neuropsychology (i.e., mobile technology, virtual reality, telehealth), and (3) the management of sleep and fatigue after acquired brain injury. A licensed psychologist/neuropsychologist in the province of Québec, Canada, he is also involved in the training and supervision of doctoral students in clinical neuropsychology.

Nicholas is a certified speech and language therapist, senior lecturer and NIHR senior research fellow from City St Georges, University of London in the UK. He has an interest in the assessment and management of people with cognitive-communication problems following brain injury. His research has involved controlled trials including feasibility trials, that used mixed methods to explore complex behavioural treatments for people with brain injury (communication partner training, projects, peer befriending). He has interests in exploring fidelity measurement, dating and sexuality, measuring conversation, and the assessment of communication problems via telehealth. His current work involves the use of behavioural change theory and other intervention frameworks to co-design treatments for this clinical population. Nicholas’ aims to produce research that has direct benefit to improving the communication skills of people with brain injury and their families, and to the clinicians that are tasked with putting that research into clinical practice.

I am a PhD student in epidemiology. My research topic is pediatric moderate to severe TBI.

I am a PhD student in epidemiology. My research topic is moderate to severe TBI in children.

Dr. Theresa Bender Pape is a neuroscientist and clinical researcher at Northwestern University, renowned for her work in the field of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and disorders of consciousness (DoC). With a particular focus on advancing rehabilitation strategies for patients suffering from severe brain injuries, her research aims to improve recovery outcomes for individuals incurring TBI of all severities.

Dr. Pape’s work often utilizes cutting-edge neurorehabilitation techniques, including repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS), a non-invasive brain stimulation method that she has studied extensively for its potential to enhance recovery in DoC patients. Her research seeks to understand how rTMS can stimulate neural plasticity and restore consciousness in individuals with prolonged disorders following a TBI.
In addition to leading various clinical trials, Dr. Pape collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, integrating neuroimaging, neurophysiology, and cognitive science to develop novel therap

Laurence Bergeron is a student in the clinical doctorate (D.Psy.) program in clinical psychology, specializing in neuropsychology, at Université Laval, Quebec, QC, Canada. Her doctoral dissertation is about a psychoeducation group intervention for post-stroke fatigue delivered in a community organization. Her research and clinical interests include acquired brain injury, focusing on rehabilitation.

Anja Katharina Betz is a PhD student in Munich at the Graduate School of Systemic Neuroscience (GSN) and the International Max Planck Researc School of Translational Psychiatry (IMPRS-TP). With her background in neuropsychology, she focusses on factors that modify cognitive, behavioral, and emotional outcomes after pediatric mild traumatic brain injury.

Maud Billet is a PhD candidate exploring new ways to measure episodic memory. Her work focuses on creating more ecological assessment tools that align with the everyday memory difficulties experienced by patients with brain injuries.

Marek Binder, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Psychology, Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland. His primary research focuses on using electroencephalography (EEG) to support and advance the diagnosis of disorders of consciousness.

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Dr Elise Bogart is a certified practising speech pathologist and senior lecturer in communication and neurological rehabilitation at the University of Sydney, Australia. Elise’s career has included clinical and academic roles across public, private, inpatient and community settings. Elise’s research aims to improve assessment and treatment of cognitive, linguistic and social communication disorders after acquired brain injury. Elise’s PhD investigated the process of communication recovery after a traumatic brain injury and the factors that influence prognosis. An outcome of this project was the establishment of the TBIBank database, now an internationally shared repository of spoken discourse samples. Elise went on to develop the TBIBank Grand Rounds which offers a free online, multimedia educational resource about communication disorders after a traumatic brain injury to help build clinicians’ confidence with diagnosis and treatment. Elise’s current interests focus on further expansion of the TBIBank resources and the use of storytelling-based treatments to support communication recovery.

Jennifer Bogner, PhD, ABPP, FACRM is a rehabilitation psychologist, Professor and Bert C. Wiley, MD Endowed Chair in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Ohio State University. She is also an Associate Editor for the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. Working in the field of TBI rehabilitation for over 30 years, Dr. Bogner aims to improve long-term outcomes of persons with TBI by conducting research to identify modifiable factors and by testing interventions that can be implemented in the real world. Dr. Bogner is the corresponding MPI for a $16 million NIH National Institute on Neurological Disorders and Stroke UG3/UH3 multi-center project that has standardized the rehabilitation electronic medical records of the 14 rehabilitation sites to conduct comparative effectiveness studies on rehabilitation interventions. She is also the Project Director for the Ohio Regional TBI Model Systems, one site of 16 distributed nationally and funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research to conduct longitudinal studies on TBI. Dr. Bogner has received the Roger G. Barker Distinguished Research Contribution award from the American Psychological Association Division of Rehabilitation Psychology and the William Fields Caveness Award from the Brain Injury Association of America. She has produced over 120 publications and presented her work nationally and internationally.

Eve Boissonnault trained in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Université de Montréal. In July 2022, she completed a Canadian Advances in Neuro-Orthopedics for Spasticity Congress (CANOSC) fellowship in spasticity, tone-related impairment and neurorehabilitation with Dr. Paul Winston in Victoria and Dr. Rajiv Reebye in Vancouver, British Columbia. She joined the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation division at the Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CHUM) in August 2022, specializing in acute neurorehabilitation and spastic movement disorder management. She also runs the Villa Medica Rehabilitation Hospital’s spasticity clinic and works within the spinal cord lesions program at the Institut Universitaire sur la Réadaptation en Déficience Physique de Montréal (IURDPM). She is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation program of University of Montreal. Her main research interests include spasticity multimodal management, ultrasonography utilization and innovative treatment for spastic movement disorder.

Dr. Jessica Bombino-Elliott is a licensed Physical Therapist and board-certified Neurological Clinical Specialist with over a decade of expertise in managing neurological conditions. Since earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2011, she has worked extensively with patients recovering from acquired brain injuries in both acute rehabilitation and acute care settings. She became a board certified Neurological Clinical Specialist in 2016 and expanded her practice into neuro and trauma intensive care, where her passion for research was fostered. Currently, Dr. Bombino-Elliott is pursuing a PhD in Clinical Sciences at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus while also serving as a clinical postdoctoral fellow at the Translational Neurological Lab at Colorado State University. Her research focuses on enhancing rehabilitation strategies for individuals with acute brain injuries, including individuals with disorders of consciousness, using both qualitative and quantitative research methods.