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NeuroNights is for anyone who wants to learn more about brain injury survivors, research, and clinical care. Survivors and families affected by brain injury and other neurological conditions are specifically encouraged to attend, but all are welcome to participate. All sessions are online and FREE!
NeuroNights live sessions are typically held via Zoom on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 5:00PM to 6:00PM EST. This live meeting features a brain injury survivor sharing their story.
NeuroNights also posts a monthly podcast episode featuring researchers, clinicians, resource providers, and advocates sharing their knowledge on current brain injury topics.
To get involved:
- Sign up for emails by registering here to join our email list where you will receive information and links to participate.
- Join the zoom call by clicking the "WATCH LIVE" button above. Links will be live 15 minutes before each scheduled session. You will need to use Zoom to access our meetings.
- Listen to our podcast by visiting YouTube or Spotify.
Yes! We'd love to have you share your story with our group. Sign up to learn more!
NeuroNights is supported by
- Ohio State's Center for Brain Injury Recovery & Discovery (CBIRD)
- Wexner Medical Center's rehabilitation team
- Buckeyes Raising Awareness in Neuroscience (BRAIN)
- This undergraduate student group is committed to increasing the awareness of brain injury, neurological diseases, and mental health.
- BRAIN raises funds to support NeuroNights and further brain injury advocacy at the annual Brain Injury Awareness 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Walk
- NeuroTrauma Registry of Ohio (NTR-OH)
- NTR-OH is a voluntary research registry that connects brain injury survivors to new research studies! Anyone who has experienced a traumatic brain injury, hypoxic or anoxic brain injury, or spinal cord injury can sign up.
- There is no cost to participate. Simply complete a few forms online and you will begin to receive emails about new studies and directions to learn more. Sign up here.
- Check here for brain injury research studies you may be eligible for.
- Brain Injury Association of Ohio (BIAOH)
- BIAOH is the largest advocacy organization for brain injury survivors and family members.
- BIAOH provides free programs and services to brain injury survivors and caregivers across the state of Ohio.
- Ohio Brain Injury Program
- This is a free resource facilitation service for all Ohioan individuals and/or their loved ones who have experienced brain injuries.
- To get in touch with a resource advisor, call 614-293-7785 or email obic@osumc.edu.
The Center for Brain Injury Recovery & Discovery staff are happy to help you attend and enjoy NeuroNights. Please email cbird@osu.edu and we will reach out to you!
Fall 2026 Schedule
September
September 2: Survivor Story with Stephen Vidman
September Podcast Episode: TBD!
October
October 7: Survivor Story with Gina Ellinger
October Podcast Episode: TBD!
November
November 4: Survivor Story with Vance Mattzela
November Podcast Episode: TBD!
December
December 2: Survivor Story with Josh Stroud
December Podcast Episode: TBD!
Spring 2027 Schedule
January
January 6: Survivor Story with Kathy Gerber
January Podcast Episode: TBD!
February
February 3: Survivor Story
February Podcast Episode: TBD!
March
March 3: Survivor Story
March Podcast Episode: TBD!
April
April 7: Survivor Story
April Podcast Episode: TBD!
May
May 5: Survivor Story
May Podcast Episode: TBD!
Past Schedules
Spring 2026 Schedule
January
January 7: Podcast Q&A - “Occupational Medicine” with Patrick McKenna, DO, MPH
January 21: Survivor Story with Chaandani Khan
February
February 4: Podcast Q&A - “Lifestyle Medicine” with Glenn Westphal, MD and Kim Tartaglia, MD
February 18: Survivor Story with Bob Roehm
March
March 4: Podcast Q&A - “Pediatric Brain Injury – Part 1” with Christine Koterba, PhD, ABPP and Nathan Rosenberg, MD
March 18: Survivor Story with Naia Coltman
April
April 1: Podcast Q&A - "Music & Speech Therapies" with Emily D. Pateras, MS, CCC-SLP, CBIS - Speech-Language Pathologist and Anurati Jain, MMT, LPMT, MT-BC, NICU-MT - Music Therapist from Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation
April 15: Survivor Story with Shannon Huser
May
May 6: Podcast Q&A - “Pediatric Brain Injury – Part 2” with Kelly McNally, PhD and Sean Rose, MD
May 20: Survivor Story with Rob Gast
June
June 3: Podcast Q&A - "Spirituality Post-Injury" with Richard Tinapple, MDiv, MBA, BCC - Manager, Department of Chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Education with the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center
CANCELLED SESSION: June 17: Survivor Story
Fall 2025 Schedule
September
September 3: Hyperbaric Treatment with Scott Fuhr & Josh Hagen
September 17: Survivor Story from Rich Cholar
October
October 1: Functional Neurology with Joseph Coppus & Justyna Coppus
October 15: Survivor Story from Dineen (Dee) Cottrell
November
November 5: "Brain Health Naturally: A Guide to Supplements" with Mary Beth Amrine, MD | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
November 19: Survivor Story from Christopher Cotter & Omri Ware
December
December 3: "TBI, Mental Health, & Stress" with Jasmeet Hayes, PhD | Clinical Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience
December 17: Survivor Story Manasa with NeuroAnimation Strengthening & Recovery Center
Spring 2025 Schedule
May
May 7: Transitional Care with Chloe J. Ryan, OTR/L, CBIS
May 21: Survivor Story
June
June 4: Brain Injury Advisory Committee of Ohio
with Brie Miller, MA, AT
& Jeff Marconette, Jr.
June 18: Survivor Story
January
January 8:
Yoga For Survivors
with Susan Bowman Burpee, APRN-CNP
& Kacie Lang, OTD, OTR/L
January 22: Survivor Story
February
February 5:
COSTS and the CARE Framework
with Kasey Holderbaum, MPA
Febuary 19: Survivor Story
March
March 5:
Research Updates
with Kathryn Hyzak, PhD
March 19: Survivor Story
April
April 2: Devices for Recovery
with Genesis Hyperbarics
& the Human Performance Collaborative
April 16: Survivor Story
Fall 2024 Schedule
SEPTEMBER
September 4: Anger & Irritability Tracy Shannon, PhD
September 18th: Survivor Story - Addie will share her story of life after childhood stroke
OCTOBER
October 2: Aphasia & Social Communication OSU Brain CARE
October 16th: Survivor Story
NOVEMBER
November 6: The Continuum of Care Melanie Swan, Mba, OTR/L Aryelle Blair, DPT Guest host Alicia Kempton, DPT November 20th: Survivor Story
DECEMBER
December 4: Home Safety Sarah Anderson, PhD, OTD
December 18th: Survivor Story