Welcome to James Madison University’s 

Brain Injury Research Team (BIRT)

What is BIRT’s mission?

The Brain Injury Research Team is committed to expanding our knowledge of brain injury to improve the outcomes of survivors, their families, and their communities. We employ rigorous methods, both quantitative and qualitative, to investigate issues surrounding living with a brain injury, including, but not limited to access to care, rehabilitation, mental health, and quality of life. We believe that data-driven findings can positively influence legislation, driving policy, and person-centered practices that better the lives for all. 

Our Brain Injury Research Team has shared our research at multiple conferences, nationally and internationally, such as the World Congress of Brain Injury, Federal Interagency TBI Conference, and the National Association for Brain Injury Specialists.

To view pictures of these conferences and our team, flip through the gallery to the left.