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IBIA History

The International Brain Injury Association was founded in 1993 following an international meeting on brain injury held in April of 1993.

IBIA Supporters

IBIA would like to thank its 2021 Virtual Congress Supporters

IBIA Board of Governors

Information on IBIA Board of Governors and Committee members

Membership


Benefits of Membership

As a member of IBIA you will will have Brain Injury journal and the other benefits.

Join IBIA

Join International Brain Injury Association (IBIA) as a member today.

Renew Membership

Renew your membership in the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA) for continued benefits. Read below about the new membership structure.

North American Brain Injury Society

NABIS is a society comprised of professional members involved in the care or issues surrounding brain injury.

International Paediatric Brain Injury Society

Dedicated to advancing research and disseminating knowledge on pediatric brain injury.

Disorders of Consciousness Special Interest Group

An international network for exchange between brain injury professionals on the study, assessment, and care of persons with disorders of consciousness.

Social Cognition, Communication and Affect Special Interest Group

An international networking and information exchange resource for brain injury professionals and neuroscientists working with persons with social cognition, communication and affect disorders, their families, and the systems serving them.

PINK Concussions

PINK Concussion is now a Special Interest Group of the International Brain Injury Association.

Concussion--mTBI Special Interest Group

An international forum for exchange between brain injury professionals, including neuroscientists, on research, assessment, and care of persons with sport-related concussion (SRC), their families, and the systems serving them.

IPBIS Board of Directors

Disseminating knowledge on peadiatric brain injury.

Jane Gillet Award


About PINK Concussions


Publications


Official Journal: Brain Injury

Brain Injury is a truly multidisciplinary journal, featuring new, empirical studies, systematic reviews, and in-depth case studies.

Brain Injury Professional

Brain Injury Professional is the largest professional circulation publication on the subject of brain injury and is the official publication of the North American Brain Injury Society and International Brain Injury Association.

Resources


IBIA Awards Criteria

Every two years, at the IBIA World Congress, there are awards given to professionals within the field of brain injury.

Brain Injury Facts

Of all types of injury, those to the brain are among the most likely to result in death or permanent disability.

Job Postings

The International Brain Injury Association and its affiliate groups offer job posting services for those employers seeking candidates for open positions within the field of brain injury and related fields.

Endorsing Organizations


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IBIA Executive Committee

Information on our Executive Committee members

Founding Member of IPBIS

Jane Gilette, Founder of IPBIS

Webinars


Robert Voogt Award


IBIA Award Opportunities

Within the International Brain Injury Association, there are awards within IBIA, North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS), and International Paediatric Brain Injury Society.

NABIS Board of Directors


Brain Injury Professional

Brain Injury Professional is the largest professional circulation publication on the subject of brain injury and is the official publication of the North American Brain Injury Society and International Brain Injury Association.

DoC SIG Webinar


IBIA Inaugural Conference on Disorders of Consciousness


Pre-Recorded Webinar Library

Please view our Library of Pre-Recorded Webinars.

Failure to Recognize Neurobehavioral Disorders: The Gateway to "The Primrose Path"

This article was published as part of the first International Neurotrauma Letter (INTL) in 2006.

Library of Articles Published by Members of Disorders of Consciousness Special Interest Group (DoC SIG)


Brain Injury Professional and NABIS present Casual Conversations - Women vs. Brain Injury


International Paediatric Brain Injury Society (IPBIS) Subcommittees


International Paediatric Brain Injury Society Ambassador Program


2021 Virtual World Congress on Brain Injury Abstract Portal


2021 Virtual World Congress on Brain Injury Exhibits and Sponsorship Opportunities


2021 World Congress Contributing Organizations and Special Interest Groups


Past Published Abstracts


Guest Interview with Ronald Savage, EdD


CONTRADICTIONS AND MYTHS ABOUT THE PERSONS WITH Disorder of Consciousness (DOC)


IBIA and IPBIS to host the first ever international Conference on brain injuries in children and young people.


IPBIS Conference Report : The First International Conference on Paediatric Acquired Brain Injury


CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF THE HALIFAX CONSCIOUSNESS SCANNER (HCS): TRACKING RECOVERY IN A SEVERELY BRAIN INJURED PATIENT


International Collaboration to Advance the Science and Care for those with Severe Brain Injury and Disorder of Consciousness


2021 Virtual World Congress on Brain Injury Faculty


David Arciniegas, MD


Nathan Zasler, MD


Barry Willer, PhD


Huw Williams, PhD


Nathan Hughes


Thomas McMillan, PhD


Beth Wicks, PhD


Caroline Schnakers, PhD


Leanne Togher, PhD


IPBIS Toolbox


Legal Conference Faculty


2021 Virtual World Congress on Brain Injury Keynote Speakers


DoC SIG Leadership


Bruce Stern


Simon Forgette


Kenneth Kolpan


Randall Scarlett


Andrew Abraham


Legal Conference Registration


Ongoing and Closed Projects of the DoC SIG


Shana DeCaro


Mariusz Ziejewski


Kenneth Goldblatt


Stewart Casper


Michael Kaplen


Janeen Koch


PINK X Faculty


PINK X Registration


2021 Virtual World Congress on Brain Injury Symposium Sessions


Douglas P. Gibson, PsyD, MPH, ABPP


2021 Virtual World Congress Presenter Information Page


IPBIS Newsletters


Newsletters


Past Meetings


2021 IBIA VIrtual World Congress on Brain Injury


PINK X at 2021 Virtual World Congress on Brain Injury


2021 Virtual Conference on Medical & Legal Issues in Brain Injury


Subacute vs. Long Term Models of Care of Patients with Disorders of Consciousness


Treatment of DOC: Where We Are and Where We May Be Going


Systems of Care for Individuals with Disorders of Consciousness


Use of Neurodiagnostics in DOC Prognostication: What, When and Why?


Neurobehavioral Bedside Assessment of Person with DOC: Caveats, Challenges and Novelties


Neuromedical Comorbidities in Patients with DOC


Ethical Issues in the Treatment of DOC


Voogt Award

Robert Voogt Award is an award to mark the legacy of an amazing man. If you would like to donate to the awards fund, please click for more information

PINK


Keynote Sessions


Pre-Conference


Faculty


2022 Joint Conference on Brain Injury Program


Abstract Submission Information


Registration


Conference Chair & Co-Chairs


Planning Committee


Exhibits and Support


Education Credits


Exhibits and Support


Registration


Main Meeting Program


Faculty


Conference Co-Chairs


Jane Gillett Award

Call for Nominations of the Jane Gillett Award Now Open

Things to Do in New York


Things to Do in New York City


2022 Joint Conference on Brain Injury COVID Information


2022 NABIS Medical and Legal Issues in Brain Injury COVID Information


International Institute for the Brain (iBrain) Tour


Anna Estraneo


Aurore Thibaut


Pre-Conference Day - Legal Meeting


Chair and Co-Chairs


Abstract Submission Details


Sunset Gala: Liberty Tour


Sunset Gala: Liberty Tours


Unmasking Brain Injury Installation


Tanya Ortega, Esq.


Stewart Casper, Esq.


William V. Padula, OD, SFNAP, FAAO, FNORA


Michael V. Kaplen, Esq.


Brenda Eagan-Johnson, EdD


Kent Emison, Esq.


Mark Emison, Esq.


Alina Fong, PhD


Kenneth Goldblatt, Esq.


Sharon Grandinette, MSEd, CBIST


Kenneth Kolpan, Esq.


Artemis H. Malekpour


Raul Velez


Wendy Goodwin, MD


Independent Session: Spasticity


Biomechanics of TBI


The Role of Pituitary Hormone Deficiencies in Persistent Symptoms After TBI


Cross Examination of Experts


Intimate Partner Violence and TBI


Manipulation of the Test Data from Defense Neuropsychologists. How to Get It, How to Prove It, and What Other Nuggets to Watch for in the Data


Defeating the Defenses


Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and TBI


Neuroquant


Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction


Voir Dire in a TBI Case


Pitfills in Medico-Legal Assessments in the Netherlands – Offering a Sneak Peek and a Possible Dutch Solution


Visual Disturbance Following TBI


Bias in Neuropsychological Testing


The Wrongful Death of the “old plaintiff” and the Death of the Dreams of the “old plaintiff”


What Have We Learned About Mild TBI Over The Past Decade


Damages Evolving in TBI


Use of Lay Witnesses in TBI Cases


Dementia and TBI in Adults


Direct Exam Experts


Proof of Economic Loss


Brain Injury, Context and Behavior


Pediatric TBI – Frequently Overlooked Problems


Admissibility of Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI)


Proving Causation in TBI


Advancements in Neuroimaging Detecting “Invisible” Brain Injuries


Pre-Conference Day: Winning Your Case – Direct and Cross Examination Strategies


Education Issues in Pediatric TBI


White Matter Foci – Age Related or Injury Related


Stroke and Brain Injury: Loss of a Chance for a Better Outcome


Poster Presentation Guidelines & Information


Oral Presentation Guidelines & Instructions


IPBIS Newsletter Issue 3, Reference List

Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Vicki Anderson

2022 IPBIS and NABIS Joint Conference on Brain Injury


Visa Requirements


Accommodation Information


Registration


International Brain Injury Spasticity Course - March 29, 2023


IBIA Special Interest Groups

Within IBIA, there are a variety of special interest groups that work under the IBIA infrastructure.

IBIA Sections

IBIA is pleased to support the work of the North American Brain Injury Society and the International Paediatric Brain Injury Society.

Disorders of Consciousness Programs Project


15th World Congress On Brain Injury


Fifth Biennial Conference on Paediatric Brain Injury


15th World Congress on Brain Injury


WFNR 13th World Congress for Neurorehabiltation


2024 CPD-CME World Pediatrics Conference


2025 Webinar Series

IBIA, IPBIS, NABIS and its Special Interest Groups will be holding Webinars in 2025.

The International Society for Cognitive Rehabilitation (iSCR)


The 11th International Symposium on Neuroprotection and Neurorepair (ISN&N) together with the 18th International Conference on Brain Edema and Cellular Injury


World Federation of Neurology Digital Neurology Updates (WNU 2024)


Upcoming Conferences in 2025 & 2026


Conference on Diagnosis & Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: An Interdisciplinary Summit on Evidenced Informed Best Practices


Announcing the Zasler-Arciniegas Lecture

A Tribute to Two Pioneers in Brain Injury Research and Advocacy

Liliana da Conceição Teixeira


Disorder of Consciousness' Resources