Vision
We lift Ohio State as a global leader in research and solutions for chronic brain injury.
About
The Center for Brain Injury Recovery & Discovery (CBIRD) is a university-wide interdisciplinary research center addressing the invisible epidemic of brain injury through deeper discoveries, innovative assessments, novel recovery strategies, and systems change.
Mission
The Center for Brain Injury Recovery & Discovery
- Drives interdisciplinary research in brain injury and related health conditions
- Facilitates collaboration & engagement across convergent research teams and external partners
- Invests in talent, innovation, resources, and training
Goals
- Convening researchers, survivors, and care providers
- Developing knowledge and solutions
- Connecting data and systems
- Innovating a coordinated plan of care
- Training research and clinical professionals
Research Scope
Living with Brain Injury: A Journey That Reshapes Lives
When we talk about brain injuries, we often think of the immediate impact. But for millions of people worldwide, brain injury is a lifelong companion that transforms their daily reality. This isn't just about a single moment of trauma - it's about navigating a new way of living.
Dimensions of Health
- Movement & Fitness
- Behavior & Cognition
- Aging & Development
- Rehab & Support
Medical Conditions
- TBI & Concussion
- Stroke & Anoxic Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Memory Disorders
Research Domains
- Discovery
- Assessment
- Recovery
- Systems
Program Activities
- Pilot Project Grants: Seed funding to explore innovative brain injury research concepts and generate preliminary data for larger studies.
- Program Planning Grants: Support for developing comprehensive research programs and strategic initiatives in brain injury research.
- Partnership Grants: Collaborative funding opportunities that unite researchers, clinicians, and institutions for breakthrough studies.
- Resource Grants: Funding to establish and maintain essential research infrastructure and shared resources.
- Public Research Talks: Engaging presentations that make cutting-edge brain injury research accessible to the general public.
- Research Seminars: In-depth academic sessions where researchers share findings and methodologies with peers.
- Engineering Capstones: Student-led projects applying engineering solutions to real-world brain injury challenges.
- Neurotrauma Courses: Specialized training in the latest neurotrauma treatment and research methodologies.
- Clinician Education: Continuing education programs keeping healthcare providers current on brain injury care.
- Trainee Fellowships: Funding opportunities for early-career researchers and clinicians specializing in brain injury.
- Survivor Workshops: Educational sessions empowering brain injury survivors and their caregivers with knowledge and resources.
- Conferences and Symposia: Large-scale events bringing together the brain injury research community to share discoveries.
- Statewide TBI Registry: Comprehensive database tracking traumatic brain injury cases across the state for research and planning.
- TBI Data Repositories: Centralized collections of brain injury research data supporting collaborative studies.
- Proposal Development: Expert assistance in crafting competitive research grant proposals and funding applications.
- $51M Collaborative Grants
- $23.5M Funding for Innovations
- 235 Collaborative Publications
- 38 Faculty Members
- 157 Affiliates
- 10 Ohio State Colleges
