CBIRD convenes 40 core faculty members and more than 100 affiliated faculty researchers across 37 Ohio State departments. Together, the CBIRD community represents a diverse and vibrant multidisciplinary training environment for postdoctoral researchers and students to develop into the next generation of impactful and collaborative research leaders. The CBIRD Trainee Society (CBITS) provides professional development workshops and fun activities that connect and educate research trainees from across campus. If you are studying (or have interest to study) chronic brain injury topics, join CBITS!
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CBITS Presenting Your Science
The CBIRD Trainee Society (CBITS) is planning a workshop on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 11:30-1:30pm at The James, room L035 (Wasserstrom Auditorium). Refreshments will be provided.
Please register to attend!
The Ohio State University Center for Brain Injury Recovery and Discovery Trainee Society presents Presenting Your Science, a workshop designed to help trainees turn complex research into clear, compelling communication. Focused on bridging the gap between science and real-world audiences, this session will equip participants with practical tools to pitch their research, explain their work with clarity, and strengthen how they write and present across settings.
Featuring Katie Thomas, APR, a Lecturer in communication and leader in health marketing, alongside Olga N. Kokiko-Cochran, PhD, an Associate Professor of neuroscience, the workshop brings together expertise in storytelling and science. Trainees will leave with a stronger understanding of how to make their research accessible, engaging, and impactful.
Location
The James, Room L035 (Wasserstrom Auditorium)
460 W. 10th Ave, Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH 43201
Website
Parking
Wexner Medical Center Garage
527 W. 10th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
(parking fees associated)
Contact
For questions or concerns, please email cbird@osu.edu.
Upcoming events
July
22
CBIRD Trainee Society | Presenting Your Science
The Ohio State University Center for Brain Injury Recovery and Discovery Trainee Society presents Presenting Your Science, a workshop designed to help trainees turn complex research into clear, compelling communication. Focused on bridging the gap between science and real world audiences, this session will equip participants with practical tools to pitch their research, explain their work with clarity, and strengthen how they write and present across settings.Featuring Katie Thomas, APR, a Lecturer in communication and leader in health marketing, alongside Olga N. Kokiko-Cochran, PhD, an Associate Professor of neuroscience, the workshop brings together expertise in storytelling and science. Trainees will leave with a stronger understanding of how to make their research accessible, engaging, and impactful.Please bring an abstract of a recent publication or presentation if you are planning to attend.
Time
11:30 a.m.
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1:30 p.m.
Location
The James, room L035 (Wasserstrom Auditorium)
Aug
7
SUMMIT | Symposium on Unified Military & Veteran Multidisciplinary Innovation and Translation
More than a symposium, SUMMIT 2026 is full day event on August 7th at the Ohio Union, that will be a convening point for partnership across military and veteran related projects. This event brings together interdisciplinary researchers, institutional leaders, community stakeholders, and military-connected students to strengthen collaboration, expand awareness of funding opportunities, and build future pathways for research and workforce development.
Time
12:00 a.m.
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11:59 p.m.
Location
Ohio Union, Archie Griffin Main Ballroom