The Traumatic Brain Injury: Addressing Inequities Speaker Series is a series that aims to increase knowledge and awareness regarding TBI in underserved populations. Underserved populations include, but are not limited to, individuals experiencing homelessness, individuals who intersect with the criminal justice system (CJS), survivors of violence, including intimate partner violence, and diverse individuals or groups who experience health inequities. The series features freely available talks on research, intervention, and policy updates regarding TBI, underserved populations, and health equity. Please see below for a summary and links to the recorded talks.
- February 2022 – Halina (Lin) Haag, Jen Estrella, and Samira Omar
- June 2022 – Dr. Monique R. Pappadis – Prioritizing Health Equity in Traumatic Brain Injury Care & Research
- September 2023 – Drs. William Panenka & Jacob Stubbs – Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Changes Over Time in Marginalized and Homeless Individuals
- October 2023 – Dr. Vincy Chan – Traumatic Brain Injury and Homelessness: Rehabilitation and Equity in Clinical Practice Guidelines
- November 2023 – Dr. Carolyn Lemsky – Supporting community providers to manage acquired brain injury and co-occurring conditions
- March 2024 – Dr. Jennifer Bogner – Screening for traumatic brain injury in vulnerable populations
- March 2024 – Dr. Monique Pappadis – Socio-cultural ecological considerations in screening for traumatic brain injury