Research & Publications
Traumatic brain injury and concussion
Functional neuroimaging
Return-to-work and workplace accommodation
Sex- and gender-related differences in recovery
Cerebrovascular reactivity and perfusion
RESEARCH FOCUS
Concussion · Neuroimaging · Network connectivity
Sex-Specific Differences in Resting-State Functional Connectivity of Large-Scale Networks in Postconcussion Syndrome
Scientific Reports, 2020
This study identified altered connectivity within major brain networks following concussion and showed that some patterns differed between females and males. The findings reinforce the importance of sex-specific analysis in concussion research and rehabilitation.
Acute concussion · fMRI· Neurophysiology
A Promising Subject-Level Classification Model for Acute Concussion Based on Cerebrovascular Reactivity Metrics
Journal of Neurotrauma, 2021
This research evaluated whether MRI-based cerebrovascular reactivity measures could distinguish individuals with acute concussion from healthy controls. The model demonstrated the potential value of vascular imaging as an objective indicator of concussion-related physiological change.
Workplace TBI · Population Data · Return-to-work
Assault Predicts Time Away from Work After Claims for Work-Related Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2019
This population-based study found that workers whose mild traumatic brain injuries resulted from assault were more likely to require time away from work. The findings highlight the importance of injury context, workplace factors and individualized return-to-work planning.
TBI · Work Accommodation
Assessing the Effectiveness of Workplace Accommodations in Facilitating Return to Work After Traumatic Brain Injury
BMJ Open, 2021
This publication established a systematic method for evaluating how workplace accommodations may support return-to-work following traumatic brain injury. It emphasizes environmental, organizational and task-related modifications that may promote sustainable employment.