Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut (BIAC)

12/22/2025

Redefining life after loss: How a Stanford professor rebuilt her identity beyond a stroke.

Today in the United States, over 800,000 people experience a stroke each year, and more than 7 million Americans are living with the aftermath, including actors Sharon Stone and Emilia Clarke, sing…

12/19/2025

A visual-based cognitive training program significantly improved attention, memory, reading, and executive function in people with mild traumatic brain injury — and outperformed other rehabilitation techniques.

A new study led by scientists at the Perception Dynamics Institute and the University of California San Diego demonstrates that a specific visual training program significantly outperforms standard programs designed to treat cognitive problems following a concussion.

12/18/2025

After a sudden cardiac arrest left her with a brain injury, this writer shares the ongoing reality of the invisible battle many survivors face — reminding us that sharing these stories helps others feel seen and understood.

The first thing I remembered was the ambulance ride to the rehabilitation center. A sudden cardiac arrest in early Febuary 2023 left me with a brain injury, the kind of disability no one can see but that reshapes every hour of your life. Until I moved into the rehabilitation center for the next mont...

12/16/2025

From refugee to leading neurosurgeon at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, Elham Rostami is saving lives, advancing brain injury research, and breaking barriers as a role model for women in medicine.

Forced to flee as a child, today Elham Rostami saves lives in emergency situations – and conducts research to understand why some patients with brain injuries recover unexpectedly well.

12/15/2025

After a severe brain injury during a paintball outing, he faced years of rehabilitation — and now gives back by supporting others on their journey to recovery. His story is a powerful reminder of resilience and hope.

After a day paintballing, he fell and hit his head, which left him having to learn to walk again.

12/11/2025

New research shows that traumatic brain injuries in children may leave lasting epigenetic changes - even when symptoms seem mild. Understanding these changes could help doctors personalize care and support each child’s unique recovery journey. At the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut, we know every brain injury is different, and this study highlights why tailored care matters.

Some children recover better after traumatic brain injury than others, despite appearing similarly to doctors. Looking at the genetic and cellular level, however, reveal key differences.

12/11/2025

Today we want to share our deep gratitude to the Bissell Foundation for their generous support and their belief in our work.

Their support helps us reach more families, guide more survivors, and give hope to people who feel alone after a brain injury. It strengthens our mission and reminds us that our community grows when we stand together.

Thank you to Sarah Anthony, Executive Director of the Bissell Foundation, for her leadership, and to our partners who continue to walk beside us. Your trust means so much to us. Thank you, Bissell Foundation.

12/08/2025

After surviving three strokes, she found a new purpose: empowering others through her story. Her resilience shows the power of community, connection, and refusing to give up—no matter how hard the journey becomes.

Deb Shaw, 64, has transformed her recovery into a mission to empower fellow stroke survivors.

12/04/2025

What Chauntell and her family have fought through - the fear, the unknown, the daily work of rebuilding life piece by piece - shows a kind of love and courage that most people never see. Their journey reminds us that even in the darkest moments, hope can still take root, and healing can grow in the smallest, quietest ways.

A Rochester family rebuilds life after a brain injury, forming a new kind of strength, and love, through caregiving, creativity and community.

12/03/2025

When Lisa called us after her husband’s brain injury, she was terrified. Our Certified Brain Injury Specialist helped her understand what to expect and where to find support. That HelpLine call changed everything for her family. Your gift today helps us be there for the next Lisa.

Yes. You can still support BIAC for Giving Tuesday! Our campaign will end tonight. Your donation helps us answer calls from families who are facing a brain injury and are lost and don't know where to turn. We provide critical direction and hope.

Please donate now: https://donorbox.org/biac

12/02/2025

💟 TODAY IS GIVING TUESDAY!

When Maria's son incurred a brain injury, she didn't know what to do. She found our number and called. Our Certified Brain Injury Specialist spent time answering her questions, explaining what to expect, connecting her to resources, and helping her feel less alone.

Your gift today helps us answer every call from families who need us.
And when you donate $50 or more, we will donate a pair of non-slip grip socks in your name to a brain injury survivor.

Donate now: https://donorbox.org/biac

11/28/2025

The December edition of Buzz, BIAC’s e-newsletter, is here!

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