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The Canadian Concussion Network-Réseau Canadien des Commotions is promoting innovative & collaborative research across Canada to answer the concussion challenge.
🔗: www.ccn-rcc.ca
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🚨 Call for submissions 🚨

Submit your scientific abstract or symposium proposal for the Canadian Concussion Network-Réseau Canadien des Commotions (CCN-RCC) 6th Annual Meeting.

Deadline: January 15, 2026
🔗: www.ccn-rccevent.com/submit-a-pro...
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Our CEO joined leaders from brain injury associations across Canada for a conversation with MP Helena Konanz yesterday, discussing the importance of Bill C-206 and the need for a national strategy on brain injury. Follow along with Bill C-206 updates here: braininjurycanada.ca/en/national-...
November 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Research rounds: Neuroimaging-based biomarkers in athletes with a history of head injury: Insights from Tau PET, SV2A PET, quantitative MRI and high-resolution post-mortem MRI

🗓️ November 21, 2025, 8:00 am ET
Information: ccn-rcc.ca/en/event/con...
Concussion Research Rounds: Neuroimaging-based biomarkers in athletes with a history of head injury: Insights from Tau PET, SV2A PET, quantitative MRI and high-resolution post-mortem MRI – Canadian Co...
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November 19, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Vote for CCN-RCC member, Dr. Miriam Beauchamp, in the IHDCYH Talks competition! Miriam's video reflects head injury from a child's perspective, giving them a voice even when they are too young to verbalize their symptoms.

Voting is open until November 30: www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/54519.html
November 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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The next session of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on concussion from @ucalgary.bsky.social and Université Laval begins in January 2026. Register now!

🔗: kinesiology.ucalgary.ca/current-stud...

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Free online concussion course at the University of Calgary
YouTube video by Faculty of Kinesiology - University of Calgary
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October 8, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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We're always looking for ways to improve and expand our PiPER Community of Practice! Your feedback is invaluable in helping us create a space that supports learning, collaboration, and innovation in involving people with lived experience in research.

Survey Link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/8GXCQZP
October 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Don't miss Mariá Wilburn's keynote on Endeavor Health's multidisciplinary & trauma-informed approach to improve survivors’ health outcomes, safety & healing

Key steps in launching the project, lessons learned & findings to support replication will be shared

Register: forms.gle/B1zMNjq9iLE7UJEn8
October 31, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Are you working in Indigenous health, child development, or community services? Join us Oct 27, 4-5 ET for an Info Session on the Indigenous Stream — a new funding opportunity from Kids Brain Health Network & Brain Canada.

Register today: buff.ly/SN28AEx

#CommunityDriven #ResearchForChange
October 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Submit your work and join us in Calgary!
🚨 Call for submissions 🚨

Submit your scientific abstract or symposium proposal for the Canadian Concussion Network-Réseau Canadien des Commotions (CCN-RCC) 6th Annual Meeting.

Deadline: January 15, 2026
🔗: www.ccn-rccevent.com/submit-a-pro...
October 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
🚨 Call for submissions 🚨

Submit your scientific abstract or symposium proposal for the Canadian Concussion Network-Réseau Canadien des Commotions (CCN-RCC) 6th Annual Meeting.

Deadline: January 15, 2026
🔗: www.ccn-rccevent.com/submit-a-pro...
October 17, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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📣 Calling all early career #neuroscientists!
@thetransmitter.bsky.social & Neuromatch are teaming up to better understand how to support #EarlyCareer Researchers. Whether you're a student, postdoc, or launching your career, we want to hear from you.
➡️ www.thetransmitter.org/early-career...
October 15, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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A free online course about preventing, detecting and managing concussions begins January 19th.
October 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The next session of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on concussion from @ucalgary.bsky.social and Université Laval begins in January 2026. Register now!

🔗: kinesiology.ucalgary.ca/current-stud...

youtu.be/VO6UbjaMWtY?...
Free online concussion course at the University of Calgary
YouTube video by Faculty of Kinesiology - University of Calgary
youtu.be
October 8, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Aimed to parents and educational staff, the COCO Early Childhood Recovery Tool provides information and recommendations to support a young child’s recovery after a concussion.

Learn more: coco.umontreal.ca/en/coco-tools
September 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
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Parachute has translated key #concussion resources, updated in 2024 to reflect the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport, 2nd Edition, into an additional seven languages most commonly used in Canada beyond English and French. 🔗 parachute.ca/en/injury-to... #ConcussionEd #CheckForConcussions
September 26, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Commotions cérébrales dans le sport : ce que les parents doivent savoir au sujet des plus jeunes

Dans ce podcast de SIRC, Miriam Beauchamp fournit de l'information sur les commotions dans le sport chez les enfants de tout âge et les plus jeunes en particulier

🎧 : sirc.ca/fr/blogue/le...
September 26, 2025 at 4:27 PM
A new report from OBIA explores the realities of concussion from the perspectives of those with lived experience. ⬇️
📢Just Released! This Concussion Awareness Week, OBIA is proud to share our Early Concussion Experiences Report. It highlights critical gaps in awareness, healthcare response, and recovery support.

🖥️ Read the full report here: obia.ca/new-obia-rep...

#ConcussionAwarenessWeek
September 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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This week is BC Concussion Awareness Week. The goal of this annual campaign is to improve British Columbians’ knowledge of #concussions and help spread awareness of proper concussion recognition, diagnosis and management.

Learn more about concussions from this article featuring Dr. Shelina Babul:
Dr. Shelina Babul on Concussions, Brain Injury Research and Public Awareness - Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | DMCBH
Encased in a tough bony skull and suspended in shock-absorbing fluid, the brain is protected by several layers of defence. Responsible for everything from
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September 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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It’s #ConcussionAwarenessWeek 🧠🤕

📖 To help spread awareness, we're sharing a publication by Dr. Charles Tator, Scientist Emeritus at UHN’s Krembil Brain Institute.

▶️ Watch the 30-second video or click the link below to read the study! ⬇️

🔗: linktr.ee/krembil
September 23, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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Interested in dizziness & concussions? 💫Check out our Speaker Series videos on our YouTube including our session with Dr. Kathryn Schneider sharing the evidence on the vestibular system post-injury 📼
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3O3...
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TRANSCENDENT Speaker Series - Demystifying Concussion Rehab: Cervicovestibular Insights
YouTube video by TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research
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September 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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We are seeking experts in neuropathology, emergency medicine, rehabilitation sciences, & more to participate in a new study on the diagnosis, prognosis, recovery, & late effects of #TraumaticBrainInjury in children & adults: buff.ly/oBagXUI #TBI
September 18, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Take advantage of free webinars happening during Concussion Awareness Week! Update your knowledge with evidence-based information from Canadian experts and people who've experience concussion first-hand.

Visit our events listing to find opportunities in September and beyond: ccn-rcc.ca/en/events/
September 18, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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Could psychedelics spark recovery after brain injury? 🧠 New research from UVic's Christie Lab explores the potential of psilocybin and 5-MeO-DMT for healing concussions and other traumatic brain injuries.
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Psychedelics offer healing for concussion, traumatic brain injuries    - UVic News
New research from the Christie Lab at UVic reveals the promise of two psychedelic compounds for healing traumatic brain injuries.
news.uvic.ca
September 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Rowan’s Law Day Clinical Update on Sport Concussion: Free webinar on September 24th at 12:00pm ET.

🔗: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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September 18, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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@bsky.app Join us in raising awareness about concussions!
Visit our booth at Toronto Western Hospital (Main Hall) for resources & info.
Can’t make it? Check our website for updates & activities. uhn.ca/Krembil/Cana...
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September 17, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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ENIGMA IPV & @pinkconcussions.bsky.social are excited to announce Mariá Wilburn as the practice-based keynote speaker for the 2025 IPV-BI Conference!

Join to learn about Endeavor Health’s multidisciplinary & trauma-informed approach to improve health outcomes, safety & healing for survivors
September 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM