TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program

🚨 Reminder: Our Webinar is Happening Today! Join us this afternoon from 4:00-5:00 PM EST for a thought-provoking discussion hosted by the TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program. We’ll be diving into the intersection of caregiving and older adults who have experienced a concussion, an often overlooked area in concussion research. 🎙 Speakers: ▪️Trudy Blugerman BSc, DipCS, MSW – Advocate & caregiver for an older adult family member with multiple concussions. ▪️Dr. Sharon Johnston– Sharing the latest insights on concussions in older adults and answering key caregiver questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from experts and caregivers shedding light on this important topic. 📍 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g4X58M7q

Members of our team were busy this week in Ottawa sharing concussion information and resources for children and adolescents at the Earl of March SS School Council✏️🏫. Tara Leach, PHC-NP, a local Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner, and Dr. Jennifer Dawson, PhD,  a concussion researcher at the CHEO Research Institute and TRANSCENDENT team member, shared the latest evidence-based strategies to help teachers, coaches, parents, and students recognize concussions, support recovery, and ensure a safe return to learning and activity. Missed the session? 📋 Find helpful resources here: https://lnkd.in/gu3Fpw9n

Exciting moments from Ottawa! 🌟Dr. Sharon Johnston, Dr. Veronik Sicard, and Dr. Rébecca Robillard are highlighted here at the Conference Destination Recherche Innovation Montfort Research Day, co-hosted by the Institut du Savoir Montfort & the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI). This event unites French-speaking trainees, researchers, healthcare professionals, and patient partners to discuss the latest in health research & innovation! 🧠❤️✨

Upcoming Community Concussion Talk Webinar 🚨 We are excited to announce the next online webinar in our TRANSCENDENT Community Concussion Talk series: "Supporting Older Adults with a Concussion: Expert and Caregiver Perspectives" 🌟 This session will offer valuable insights into the intersection of concussion, aging, and caregiving, with contributions from both experts and individuals with lived experiences. 📅 When? March 31, 2025 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST 📍 Where? Zoom (link will be shared upon registration) 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/g4X58M7q Don’t miss out on this important conversation about supporting older adults and their caregivers through the concussion recovery process. Want to watch our previous Community Concussion Talk on Intimate Partner Violence and Concussion? 📼 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ghqiBgRG We look forward to having you join us!

We are thrilled to share that Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is at the forefront of a transformative national initiative, the Canadian Precision Health Initiative (CPHI), aimed at revolutionizing care for children and youth with neurodevelopmental conditions, mental health challenges, and brain injuries. Holland Bloorview is partnering with leading institutions, including the CHEO Research Institute to integrate genetic data with clinical and environmental information. This initiative will: 📋Advance personalized treatments and interventions. 👩⚕️Enable proactive and preventative care strategies. 🧬Ensure equitable access to genomic innovations across diverse communities. TRANSCENDENT at CHEO Research Institute is honoured to be part of this important and exciting work, driving the future of precision health forward.🔬 📚Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gbTza4cy  

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Andrée-Anne Ledoux (CHEO Research Institute), alongside Principal InvestigatorsDr. Roger Zemek (CHEO Research Institute) and Dr. Noah Silverberg (The University of British Columbia), has been awarded a CIHR Fall 2024 Project Grant to study a mindfulness-based intervention (MBI) for post-concussion symptoms in youth. 👏🧠One-third of children with concussions experience prolonged emotional symptoms, such as anxiety and sadness, which impact their quality of life. This innovative project will evaluate the effectiveness of a smartphone-based mindfulness intervention in helping youth regulate emotions, reduce stress, and manage post-concussive symptoms. ⭐️Congratulations to Dr. Ledoux and the entire research team on this important initiative! Read more about their project here: https://lnkd.in/gQgWZmB8  

🚨 Post-Doc Opportunity with TRANSCENDENT! 🚨 Interested in joining our team? The TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program, funded by the Ontario Brain Institute, is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to join our team at CHEO Research Institute. Learn more following the link below. Join us in shaping the future of concussion diagnosis & care! 🧠 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gY_6yghU

🌟 We’re excited to launch the Winter edition of our newsletter: Concussion News You Can Use! ❄️ This edition dives deep into the critical intersection of mental health and concussion care. Inside, you’ll find: 🧠 The latest research on mental health and concussion recovery 💡 Expert strategies to improve concussion care and support mental well-being 💙 Practical tips for individuals navigating life after a concussion Whether you're a healthcare professional, researcher, caregiver, or someone impacted by concussions, this newsletter is designed to empower you with actionable insights and resources. 📩 Don’t miss out—check out our website to see the full newsletter! https://lnkd.in/gaHBMvrr 360 Concussion Care

📢 Exciting Event Announcement! Join us for the 2025 Community and Research Engagement (CARE) Symposium! 🧠🤝 The CARE Symposium, hosted by the Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre (SIPRC) at the University of Calgary, will take place on January 20, 2025, in Calgary, with FREE virtual attendance available! This full-day hybrid event offers interactive learning and discussions on the latest injury prevention research from the  and beyond. Led by 🧠TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program team members Dr. Carolyn Emery and Dr. Kathryn Schneider, the event brings together leading researchers, community partners, and individuals with lived experience to promote practical, research-based injury prevention practices. 📅 Mark your calendars – January 20, 2025 📍 In-person in Calgary or virtually from anywhere! 🔗 Register and learn more about the event now: https://lnkd.in/g-sxHn9n Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with leading experts and research initiatives in injury prevention. 

New Year, New Discoveries! 💡🗞️ Researchers on our TRANSCENDENT team have published in JAMA Network Open ⭐ Key Question: Are symptom recovery trajectories similar between children who have sustained a sport-related concussion vs. a non-sport-related concussion? Key finding: Similar recovery trajectories for both sport-related & non-sport-related concussions, offering new insights into pediatric concussion care. Read the full article here 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gYTZ9zaS Andrée-Anne Ledoux