To read about the Foundation's latest TBI research discoveries, upcoming conferences or presentations, and other announcements, follow these links:

• Webpage: Center for Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation
• Facebook Page: Find new studies and breakthroughs from our researchers here
• TBI Podcasts: Listen to consumer and professional presentations on the Kessler Foundation SoundCloud channel presented by our researchers and guest speakers
• TBI Research Videos: Learn about targeted studies and interventions described in detail by guest speakers and Foundation research scientists, including our Brainstorm Virtual Speakers Series
  
   

The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) is a comprehensive resource for individuals with TBI and their families. These evidence-based materials are available in a variety of formats such as printable PDF documents, videos, and slideshows.The MSKTC frequently publishes fact sheets on common questions and issues that arise after TBI. 
Lea hojas informativas sobre la lesión cerebral traumática en español en el sitio del MSKTC TBI Recursos en Español.

Research at Kessler Foundation investigates how to help individuals recover from many common effects of TBI, such as cognitive decline, fatigue, mobility, and challenges in performing complex tasks and social interactions. We also equip families and caregivers with the long-term support they need to adjust to living with TBI. Our focus is directed at improving thinking, learning, and memory, as well as daily function. Our goal is to help individuals with TBI recover and reintegrate into the community, as well as improve employment outcomes through our rehabilitation research.

Research also helps improve our ability to evaluate quality of life and factors influencing employment after TBI in all populations. We have discovered that age of injury, level of independence, and employment status one year after injury are some of the biggest factors influencing quality of life. Pre-injury education and employment, cause of the injury, vocational status, and days spent in rehabilitative care have also been shown to affect employment outcomes post-injury.

The TBI research team is breaking new ground with exploratory interventions using virtual reality technology, neuroimaging techniques, and learning strategies in treatment protocols. Researchers are taking initial steps to develop process-specific treatment strategies. Meanwhile, to enhance quality of life for both caregivers and patients, the research team is pioneering a group-based coping and adaptation course. Its goal is to teach long-lasting management skills to each patient and caregiver pair.