Columbia University Synapse

Synapse is a national, nonprofit organization. It serves the brain injury community by providing opportunities for socialization and awareness.

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

As part of our fundraising efforts this year, we will be making a charitable donation to support brain injury awareness and advocacy! Please consider supporting our efforts to continue to provide a safe space for individuals with brain injury. Donate here: https://t.co/kumCryndUp

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

Understanding Aphasia!

Aphasia is a disorder that impairs the ability to produce/understand language; it's typically acquired suddenly — such as following a stroke or head injury to language processing centers of the brain.

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

Happy Brain Injury Awareness month! Brain injuries affect everyday life and can be caused by even the lightest touch — would you know if you got a brain injury?

Read More Below:

#NeuroNewsblast

https://t.co/o0r2EVS8x4

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

Understanding Teen Dating Violence! According to the National Institute of Justice, teen dating violence is "physical, psychological or sexual abuse, harassment, or stalking of any person ages 12 to 18 in the context of a past or present romantic or consensual relationship."

[Chinmayi Balusu Kosaraju, MPH @chinmayi_balusu]

@ColumbiaSynapse's annual conference is back on March 26 & 27th! This year's hybrid "Invisible Matters of the Brain" conference includes lectures, panels, and workshops hosted by experts in the brain injury and invisible disability spaces.

Register here: https://t.co/LE18DozXKs

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

Understanding Alzheimer's! Alzheimer's disease, a brain disease that affects memory and behavior, is a progressive disease that serves as the most common cause of dementia. Alzheimer's is treatable, but there is no cure yet.

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

Understanding Concussions! A concussion is a type of ABI caused by a blow that moves the brain suddenly, creating chemical changes in the brain and damaging brain cells. Between 1.7 & 3 million sports/recreation-related concussions happen every year!

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

Understanding Aphasia!

Aphasia is a disorder that impairs the ability to produce/understand language; it's typically acquired suddenly — such as following a stroke or head injury to language processing centers of the brain.

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

According to a recent article by CNN, one of the less-known side effects of the raging COVID-19 pandemic is potentially causing memory-disruption and trouble with attention span en-masse! Read the full article below.

#NeuroNewsblast

https://t.co/rch3aNe1Fk

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

Dr. Monique Pappadis (@MoniquePappadis) is one of our guest speakers for our 3rd annual interdisciplinary research panel starting in 1 hour (4ET). Her research includes health literacy and continuity of care after brain injury.
Join us to hear her speak!
https://t.co/3cwc3nElrT

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

Dr. Kathleen Bachynski (@bachyns) is one of our guest speakers for tomorrow's 3rd annual interdisciplinary research panel. She authored "No Game for Boys to Play: The History of Youth Football and the Origins of a Public Health Crisis."
Join us at 4 ET!
https://t.co/3cwc3nElrT

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

Tomorrow at 4 ET, we'll be hosting guest speakers for "The Resilient Brain: Intricate Explorations in Brain Injury Research." We'll feature experts at the forefront of traumatic brain injury (TBI) research and innovation in a panel discussion on Zoom.
https://t.co/3cwc3nElrT

[Chinmayi Balusu Kosaraju, MPH @chinmayi_balusu]

@ColumbiaSynapse is excited to announce our upcoming virtual event “The Resilient Brain: Intricate Explorations in Brain Injury Research"🧠

This interdisciplinary panel will feature experts at the forefront of brain injury research and innovation, including... (1/2)

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

Here's a BIT of info about Multiple Sclerosis 🤎💙💛! Learn something new, share this post with friends, and enjoy your snow day if you're on the east coast ❄️⛄️! #ms #multiplesclerosis https://t.co/sYMEQ3W7xW

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

Just posted a photo https://t.co/cI4C31nEGI

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

“In senior year, especially, everybody thought I was faking it... even my dad. It wasn’t my choice. There was no set timeline. "

Read the rest of Mary's story at:
https://t.co/wuHvXs8KU0

#humansofABI

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

Columbia Synapse is excited to renew our, "Humans of ABI" series and continue to share the lived experiences of individuals with acquired brain injury. Stay tuned for updates, in the mean time, visit https://t.co/64UdU6LvQr to learn Lizzy and Amanda's stories.

[Columbia University Synapse @ColumbiaSynapse]

After voting today, make your next can't-be-missed registration for Columbia Synapse's annual research panel this Saturday, Nov. 7th at 3pm EST. Join Synapse and our three guest experts for a Q&A on Traumatic Brain Injury.

[NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities @NYCDisabilities]

Friday (9/25) at 3:00pm - Join @ColumbiaSynapse and @PinkConcussions for Domestic Violence During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Women, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Brain Injury. RSVP: https://t.co/EaJ7ujuD0x