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Neuroscience Day
Neuroscience Day is held annually, and took place on January 20, 2012. view more

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Sports Concussion Initiative
The Brain Research Foundation (BRF) announced at its annual Gala Dinner Tuesday night that it will provide a $50,000 grant to fund an initiative designed to improve the Chicago Public Schools’ ability to respond to sports-related head injuries. view more

BRF Launching New Program on Sports-Related Brain Injuries
Brain injuries related to youth sports activities are of increasing concern in communities across the country. The Brain Research Foundation is launching a new educational initiative to heighten awareness about these injuries, gather expert information, and facilitate dialogue among national and international experts on how to keep children and adolescents safe. view more

New Chicago ordinance aimed at reducing sports brain injuries
When Chicago Alderman Ed Burke attended the 2010 Discovery Dinner, he learned of the national movement to adopt new laws related to the care of young athletes with head injuries, and went to work right away with his colleague Alderman Latasha Thomas to move the City of Chicago forward in adopting an ordinance to do the same. view more

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Sleep disruption may impair recovery from clinical illness.
Brian K. Gehlbach, M.D., The University of Chicago Learn More

Genetic Influences on Behavior
Kristen C. Jacobson, Ph.D., The University of Chicago Learn More

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How can we assess the potential for brain damage in young athletes?
Carrie A. Jaworski, M.D., Northwestern University Learn More

slide Identifying silent seizures in Alzheimers patients and seeking novel ways to use anti-seizure medications

Identifying “silent seizures” in Alzheimer’s patients and seeking novel ways to use anti-seizure medications.
Dean M. Hartley, Ph.D., Rush University Learn More

slide How are brain injuries in youngsters different than in older athletes

How are brain injuries in youngsters different than in older athletes?
H. Hunt Batjer, M.D., Northwestern University Learn More

slide Chronic stress is a potent triggering factor in depression and other psychiatric illnesses

Chronic stress is a potent triggering factor in depression and other psychiatric illnesses.
Jeremy Amiel Rosenkranz, Ph.D., Rosalind Franklin University Learn More

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Watch the video: New Efforts Seek To Protect Kids From Concussions.
BRF Trustee Rob Johnson, CBS Chicago Learn More

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