Examining Traumatic Brain Injury as a Chronic Condition: Proceedings of a Workshop (2026)
Chapter: Appendix B: Workshop Agenda
Appendix B
Workshop Agenda
March 11, 2025
INTRODUCTION
Objectives
- Explore the evidence for characterizing TBI as a chronic condition.
- Assess the current state of care and services that are available, as well as alignment with the needs of those living with the lasting effects of TBI across the life span.
- Examine opportunities to advance research and improve care and services for individuals living with the lasting effects of TBI as well as their families.
| 10:00 am | Welcome and Introductory Remarks Odette Harris, Planning Committee Chair |
| 10:10 am | Video—Perspectives of Individuals Living with Chronic TBI Symptoms |
| 10:15 am | Keynote Speaker John Corrigan, The Ohio State University |
| Discussion |
SESSION 1—EPIDEMIOLOGY OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY AS A CHRONIC CONDITION
Objectives
- Assess the current evidence on the incidence and prevalence of long-term symptoms and/or disabilities following TBI across different populations.
- Describe what is known about characteristics and biological and sociodemographic factors associated with developing chronic symptoms or disabilities over the life course.
- Identify scientific knowledge gaps and other barriers that impede a comprehensive understanding of TBI as a chronic condition.
| 10:35 am | Session Introduction Kristen Dams-O’Connor, Planning Committee Member |
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Presentation
Andrea Schneider, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine Angelle Sander, Baylor College of Medicine | |
| Discussion |
SESSION 2—NEUROPATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL MECHANISMS UNDERLYING TBI AS A CHRONIC CONDITION
Objectives
- Examine the state of the evidence on the biological basis for TBI as a chronic condition.
- Identify research gaps or barriers to advancing understanding of the lasting health effects of TBI.
| 11:35 am | Session Introduction Amy Wagner, Planning Committee Member |
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Presentation
David Loane, Trinity College Dublin Amy Wagner, Planning Committee Member |
| Discussion | |
| 12:35 pm | Break |
SESSION 3—EVIDENCE ON OUTCOMES AND COMORBIDITIES ASSOCIATED WITH TBI AS A CHRONIC CONDITION
Objectives
- Examine the evidence on common symptoms and co-occurring health conditions associated with TBI as a chronic condition over the life course.
- Identify knowledge gaps and barriers that impede a comprehensive understanding of TBI as a chronic condition.
- Discuss the compounding contributions of TBI sequelae on functional outcomes and quality of life, as well as their effect on access to and management of care.
| 12:55 pm | Video—Perspectives of Individuals Living with Chronic TBI Symptoms |
| 1:00 pm | Session Introduction Jeanne Hoffman, Planning Committee Member |
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Presentation
Charles Bombardier, University of Washington Mary Jo Pugh, University of Utah Tamara Wexler, New York University Saef Izzy, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Raquel Gardner, Sheba Medical Center, Israel | |
| Discussion | |
| 2:15 pm | Break |
SESSION 4—GAPS IN THE CURRENT LANDSCAPE OF REHABILITATIVE CARE AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR TBI AS A CHRONIC CONDITION
Objectives
- Discuss current care pathways and services available to address outcomes associated with TBI as a chronic condition.
- Identify gaps and points of failure in the current landscape of care and specialized services.
- Explore barriers to timely access to care and services.
| 2:25 pm | Video—Perspectives of Individuals Living with Chronic TBI Symptoms |
| 2:30 pm | Session Introduction Stacy Suskauer, Planning Committee Member |
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Presentation
Joel Scholten, Department of Veterans Affairs Mark Ashley, Centre for Neuro Skills Tolu Oyesanya, Duke University School of Nursing Rebecca Quinn, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences Derek Fales, Planning Committee Member Shannon Juengst, University of Texas, Houston | |
| Discussion |
CONCLUSION OF DAY 1
| 3:20 pm | Closing Remarks by Workshop Chair Odette Harris, Planning Committee Chair |
| 3:30 pm | Workshop Day 1 Concludes |
March 12, 2025
INTRODUCTION
| 10:00 am | Welcome and Introductory Remarks Odette Harris, Planning Committee Chair |
SESSION 5—OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE USE OF CHRONIC CARE MODELS FOR TBI
Objectives
- Discuss recent findings on the use of specialized chronic care models for TBI.
- Explore essential characteristics of an ideal care model that could be brought to scale.
| 10:10 am | Session Introduction and Presentation Risa Nakase-Richardson, Planning Committee Member |
Speaker: Flora Hammond, Indiana University School of Medicine | |
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Discussion Panel
Judy Dettmer, NASHIA Kelli Gary Talley, Planning Committee Member Eric Spier, Craig Hospital Helene Moriarty, Villanova University, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia Derek Fales, Planning Committee Member | |
| 11:15 am | Break |
SESSION 6—NEAR-TERM OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE CARE FOR TBI AS A CHRONIC CONDITION
Objectives
- Review gaps and challenges identified by speakers and workshop participants on Day 1 relating to the current state of care and services for TBI as a chronic condition.
- Identify near-term actions to improve care and services for all people living with the lasting effects of TBI across the life course.
| 11:30 am | Session Introduction Flora Hammond, Planning Committee Member |
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Discussion Panel
Owen Perlman, Planning Committee Member John Corrigan, The Ohio State University Shannon Juengst, University of Texas, Houston Judy Dettmer, NASHIA |
SESSION 7—NEAR-TERM OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE RESEARCH ON TBI AS A CHRONIC CONDITION
Objectives
- Review research gaps and challenges identified by speakers and workshop participants on Day 1.
- Identify near-term actions to advance a comprehensive understanding of TBI as a chronic condition and inform the development of new approaches to treatment and prevention.
| 12:10 pm | Session Introduction Ramon Diaz-Arrastia, Planning Committee Member |
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Discussion Panel
Angelle Sander, Baylor College of Medicine David Loane, Trinity College Dublin Jeanne Hoffman, Planning Committee Member |
CONCLUSION
| 12:50 pm | Closing Remarks by Workshop Chair Odette Harris, Planning Committee Chair |
| 1:00 pm | Workshop Day 2 Concludes |
