Research

Driving innovative research to better understand, prevent, and treat the long-term effects of brain injuries.

Key Research Areas

From chronic brain and spinal cord injuries to neurodegenerative disease and aging, our research explores the intricate connections between stress, trauma, mental health, and human function. By studying cognition, behavior, sensing and movement, we're building a deeper understanding of neurological challenges while developing innovative solutions for those affected by these conditions.

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Discovery

Fundamental

Understanding and characterizing injury mechanisms through cellular, behavioral and cognitive neuroscience.

researchers reviewing and discussing brain scans on a screen

Assessment

Observational

Enhancing monitoring, detection and screening of injury markers through technology, software and data development.

Recovery

Interventional

Advancing treatment and rehabilitation through neural regeneration, drug development and novel rehabilitation strategies.

CBI Member Jan Schwab speaks with a spinal cord injury survivor

Systems

Implementation

Integrating discoveries, technologies and therapeutics within the clinical, socioeconomic and legal environment.

Research Awards and Resources

Through collaborative networks of researchers and state-of-the-art facilities, we pursue groundbreaking discoveries that translate into real-world impact. Our research priorities include investigating neural repair mechanisms, developing new therapeutic approaches, designing assistive technologies, and improved diagnosis and treatment monitoring.

Pilot Awards
Supporting interdisciplinary, innovative, high-risk team research projects that advance solutions for chronic brain injury. These seed grants provide teams of researchers initial funding to establish collaborations and pilot data in pursuit of extramural project and clinical trial funding.
Action Potential Grants
Planning grants support interdisciplinary teams in developing new centers, programs, or capabilities that drive innovation and collaboration. By funding early-stage coordination and strategic planning, these grants help establish sustainable initiatives that tackle complex challenges and secure extramural funding.
Partnership and Engagement Grants
Partnership & Engagement Grants (PEGs) support faculty teams in transdisciplinary research with government, community, and industry partners. These grants foster sustainable collaborations that address real-world challenges and create lasting benefits for both researchers and stakeholders.

Resource Awards
Cost-sharing grants provide funding for shared equipment, personnel, and resources that strengthen the research and clinical capabilities of the CBI community. By supporting collaborative investments, these grants enhance access to advanced technologies and expertise while promoting efficiency and sustainability. This funding helps drive innovation and accelerate progress in chronic brain injury research.
Available Equipment