Brain Injury Research Center of Mount Sinai (BIRC-MS)

Brain Injury Research Center of Mount Sinai (BIRC-MS) We conduct cutting-edge research with a primary focus on addressing the challenges of living with TBI

The Brain Injury Research Center of Mount Sinai (BIRC-MS) conducts research addressing the challenges of traumatic brain injury, or TBI. Our recent research has focused on testing the effectiveness of treatment interventions on the cognitive, emotional and behavioral functioning of people with brain injuries. We are also involved in several activities aimed at better identifying people with “hidden” brain injuries – where people have disabilities due to a brain injury, but are unaware of the causal link between an injury to the brain they have experienced and current problems in daily life. We share our research results with others through outreach to the field, sharing information with people with disabilities and their families, training future researchers and taking actions to affect policy.

Have you experienced physical violence from a partner that resulted in an injury to your face, head, or neck? This could...
01/14/2026

Have you experienced physical violence from a partner that resulted in an injury to your face, head, or neck? This could include blows to the head or neck, repetitive injuries, or choking. Your participation in our research study could help improve brain health for individuals who have experienced brain injury from intimate partner violence.

The Brain Injury Research Center at Mount Sinai is currently seeking individuals who have experienced physical violence by a partner, with at least one year since the most recent injury, and who can travel to New York City for a 4-5 hour study visit. A study visit will include a brief set of thinking tests, an interview with surveys, a blood draw, a brief assessment about your physical health, and an MRI scan. Participants will have the option to make known their wishes for brain donation at the end of life. Participants will receive $100 for in-person visits or $50 for participation via telephone. Travel reimbursements may be made upon request.

If you are interested, please contact our research team at birc@mountsinai.org, call us at 212-241-5152, or sign up at https://redcap.mountsinai.org/redcap/surveys/?s=AM9H3AF4PN [LINK IN BIO]

We are pleased to offer a Coping Skills 8-Week Group Therapy Program for couples navigating MCI and early-stage dementia...
01/12/2026

We are pleased to offer a Coping Skills 8-Week Group Therapy Program for couples navigating MCI and early-stage dementia.

Sessions will be held Thursdays at 4–5 PM over Zoom, starting Thursday, Jan 29.

Have you experienced physical violence from a partner that resulted in an injury to your face, head, or neck? This could...
01/07/2026

Have you experienced physical violence from a partner that resulted in an injury to your face, head, or neck? This could include blows to the head or neck, repetitive injuries, or choking. Your participation in our research study could help improve brain health for individuals who have experienced brain injury from intimate partner violence.

The Brain Injury Research Center at Mount Sinai is currently seeking individuals who have experienced physical violence by a partner, with at least one year since the most recent injury, and who can travel to New York City for a 4-5 hour study visit. A study visit will include a brief set of thinking tests, an interview with surveys, a blood draw, a brief assessment about your physical health, and an MRI scan. Participants will have the option to make known their wishes for brain donation at the end of life. Participants will receive $100 for in-person visits or $50 for participation via telephone. Travel reimbursements may be made upon request.

If you are interested, please contact our research team at birc@mountsinai.org, call us at 212-241-5152, or sign up at https://redcap.mountsinai.org/redcap/surveys/?s=AM9H3AF4PN.

Happy New Year from the Brain Injury Research Center of Mount Sinai! ✨
01/02/2026

Happy New Year from the Brain Injury Research Center of Mount Sinai! ✨

NEW FINDINGS from the New York Traumatic Brain Injury Model System Study! Our team developed Online EmReg, a telehealth ...
12/30/2025

NEW FINDINGS from the New York Traumatic Brain Injury Model System Study! Our team developed Online EmReg, a telehealth group intervention that helps people with develop skills to effectively regulate their emotions and behavioral responses.

In our newly published randomized controlled trial, Online EmReg led to SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENTS in (1) emotion regulation (2) life satisfaction (3) executive functioning (4) affect

This work builds on years of funded research, beginning with the in person EmReg program and later adapting it for telehealth. Dr. Kajankova & her team are now training clinicians to bring this intervention to more people living with . Full Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41162348/

By delivering care remotely, we can expand access to evidence based rehabilitation for individuals facing barriers to in person treatment and support better long term outcomes after TBI. To receive free training on Online EmReg, sign up here (LINK IN BIO): https://redcap.mountsinai.org/redcap/surveys/?s=AM9H3AF4PN

Happy Holidays from the Brain Injury Research Center at Mount Sinai! Wishing you and your loved ones health, happiness, ...
12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from the Brain Injury Research Center at Mount Sinai!

Wishing you and your loved ones health, happiness, and peace this season ❄️

The Brain Injury Research Center at Mount Sinai is NOW accepting applications for the 2026 Summer & Fall Volunteer Progr...
12/15/2025

The Brain Injury Research Center at Mount Sinai is NOW accepting applications for the 2026 Summer & Fall Volunteer Program!

Apply Here (Link in Bio): http://forms.gle/ZUziwx9kgUcMx1VQA

Deadline: February 15, 2026

🎙️NEW   PODCAST🎙️This episode features BIRC Director Dr. Kristen Dans-O’Connor and Dr. Alex Menze as they discuss Trauma...
12/09/2025

🎙️NEW PODCAST🎙️

This episode features BIRC Director Dr. Kristen Dans-O’Connor and Dr. Alex Menze as they discuss Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome and findings from the Late Effects of TBI (LETBI) Study Cohort.

LISTEN NOW: hubs.ly/Q03W-2220

Over the past year,   research and care programs have faced significant cuts, but we remain committed to amplifying the ...
12/02/2025

Over the past year, research and care programs have faced significant cuts, but we remain committed to amplifying the voices of the community.
This , help the BIRC continue its vital work. LINK IN BIO!
giving.mountsinai.org/BIRCsocialmedia

CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Kristen Dr. Dams-O’Connor, on being named to Clarivate prestigious   list!Highly Cited Researcher...
11/21/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to Dr. Kristen Dr. Dams-O’Connor, on being named to Clarivate prestigious list!
Highly Cited Researchers are recognized for significant and broad influence in their field, with work that ranks among the top 1% of citations worldwide

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