Acquired Brain Injury Research Network

The ABIRN is a cross-institutional collective of scholars committed to advancing knowledge on acquired brain injuries.

[Adam J White @adamjohnwhite]

Really pleased to announce the formal launch of the @ConcussionLF 🇬🇧. Our first partnership with @JeffAstleFdn @DawnAstle9 @RachelWalden_68. Our first brain pledge from @Tommo33s all in one day. Let’s stop all new cases of CTE in sport now. @ChrisNowinski1

[Adam J White @adamjohnwhite]

We don't need more evidence, we need more action. Delaying tackling, heading and contact before 14 is a sensible first-step. 🧠👇👇👇 @ChrisNowinski1

[Acquired Brain Injury Research Network @AcquiredBrain]

Congrats to all at the ABI RN for their work on this piece 👏
https://t.co/zuK8a2d9ml

[Dr Hayley Wright @hayleymwright]

Please retweet! @AcquiredBrain @HOPE4TC @TheStrokeAssoc @StrokeEurope @theDTgroup @MoorGreenRehab @DrYeates @fam6 @DrCainCTClark @RiyaPatel91 @maxineewhelan @LMBell_ @CovUniResearch

[Acquired Brain Injury Research Network @AcquiredBrain]

A recent publication from some of our ABIRG members 👏🏼

[Keith Parry @DrKeithParry]

Finally, #concussion and #braininuries are being taken seriously in #football. Latest #OpenAccess article with @adamjohnwhite @WinchesterProf @JBatz85 ://www.academia.edu/46794451/The_shifting_media_discourse_surrounding_head_injuries_in_association_football via @academia

[Acquired Brain Injury Research Network @AcquiredBrain]

“He died in front of my eyes” AFLW interview with Chelsea Randall floors football world. https://t.co/jkXDuAkG9s

[Acquired Brain Injury Research Network @AcquiredBrain]

Please consider completing this survey. Some of the ABI group are involved in this research project: Cognitive function and wellbeing in contact sport questionnaire https://t.co/IKdsCVRXXf

[Acquired Brain Injury Research Network @AcquiredBrain]

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[Acquired Brain Injury Research Network @AcquiredBrain]

@RCGreyMattersUK Great news @RCGreyMattersUK . The first of many 😀

[Acquired Brain Injury Research Network @AcquiredBrain]

Odd claim from the PL to be on the “front foot” when they’re introducing something that’s already been trialed in rugby but let’s see what the findings reveal. https://t.co/NfjuNNFLnH via @YouTube

[Acquired Brain Injury Research Network @AcquiredBrain]

Liverpool and Manchester City women's and youth teams to use special mouthguards in training to assess the impact of heading the ball. https://t.co/LoJdaNxvxn

[Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. @ChrisNowinski1]

Will the NFL Survive the New Science of Brain Damage? A new study moves us one step closer to diagnosing #CTE in the living, which could turn football on its head.

Spoke to @thenation about what's next. https://t.co/MfiKEJco3r

[Acquired Brain Injury Research Network @AcquiredBrain]

Head in the Game: Concussion and Sport Conference. A free two-day online event answering key questions about concussion in sport, featuring world leading experts & high-profile former athletes. Register here: https://t.co/cuglymMpt7

[Acquired Brain Injury Research Network @AcquiredBrain]

For those interested in the FA's position on head injuries in football check out their website https://t.co/7FWYBjt1ND

[Adam J White @adamjohnwhite]

Want to understand how to manage Concussion in Physical Education?

In partnership with @oxford_brookes, @uniofglos and @ConcussionLF we will be hosting a free online event for teachers, coaches and volunteers in youth sport

24th Feb @ 18.00
Register: https://t.co/5hBRYA8bcr

[Acquired Brain Injury Research Network @AcquiredBrain]

AFL considering proposal for landmark multimillion-dollar concussion trust for past, present and future players affected by TBIs https://t.co/vwrqRTZvSa

[Acquired Brain Injury Research Network @AcquiredBrain]

Nekoda Davis on postponing her Olympic dream due to suffering from the effects post-concussion syndrome: 'Chasing Tokyo felt like suicide' https://t.co/rp5wpumlhb