News | Neurotrauma & Social Impact Research Team

Our team has been featured across local, national, and scientific platforms, sharing evidence-based insights on brain injury, gender, violence, pregnancy, and long-term health outcomes:

• "Visible Women Podcast" – The Concussed Female Brain - Highlighting sex specific concussion outcomes and the need for inclusive neuroscience research.
• UAHS News – Training and Retaining Data Scientists - Showcasing our interdisciplinary approach to data science education and research workforce development.
• TMZ Live – Raising Awareness on Brain Injuries - Bringing national attention to the hidden and lasting effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• UA News – Brain Injury Effects in Pregnant Mothers - Exploring the neurological and clinical impact of TBI during pregnancy.
• News Medical – TBI and Fetal Development - Translating lab findings into global conversations on maternal-fetal health.
• UA News – Pediatric TBI and Endocrine Disorders - Examining how brain injury in childhood affects hormonal and developmental systems.
• ABC 15 – Domestic Violence and Brain Injury Awareness - Expanding public understanding of neurotrauma as a consequence of intimate partner violence.
• Eurekalert! – Dentists in Domestic Violence Response - Promoting multidisciplinary approaches to identifying and responding to abuse-related injuries.
• Science Daily, Health Medicine Network – TBI Research and Advocacy - Highlighting our work at the intersection of discovery, public health, and policy-relevant advocacy.

These engagements reflect our responsibility to share science beyond academic journals and to contribute meaningfully to conversations that affect lives.

Philanthropic support has been instrumental in driving recent progress within the lab. Donor contributions directly enable innovation, training, and translational outcomes that strengthen both discovery and impact.

Thanks to donor generosity, we have recently:

• Advanced Research Technology
  • Developed custom miniscopes, expanding our ability to study neural activity with precision and flexibility.
• Strengthened Quantitative Analysis
  • Purchased advanced microscopes for quantification, improving data integrity, reproducibility, and analytic depth.
• Invested in Student Development
  • Supported student travel to conferences and professional development opportunities, allowing trainees to present research, build professional networks, and bring new ideas back to the lab.
• Expanded Research on TBI During Pregnancy
  • Accelerated research on traumatic brain injury in pregnancy, deepening our understanding of maternal and fetal outcomes informing future clinical practice.

Recent achievements reflect a collaborative effort driven by science, supported by donors, and guided by a commitment to social impact. As our work continues, we remain focused on generating knowledge that improves lives, informs care, and addresses the broader social determinants of neurological health.

We are grateful to our supporters, collaborators, and community for making this progress possible.