Programs

Translating research into action through education, convenings, storytelling, and safe information tools.

Monthly TBI Research Newsletter

BRF reviews the latest traumatic brain injury (TBI) research and translates findings into plain-language summaries. The monthly newsletter gives survivors, families, and advocates the tools to understand cutting-edge science in a practical way.

Audience

TBI survivors, caregivers, clinicians, educators, policymakers.

Impact

Improves health literacy and counters misinformation with accessible, evidence-based insights.

CTE Conference Fundraising & Partnership

BRF is fundraising to host a Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Conference next year. The event will connect researchers, clinicians, and people with lived CTE experience to share knowledge and shape future research.

Audience

Researchers, medical professionals, athletes, veterans, families, advocacy groups.

Impact

Creates a rare forum where scientific experts and lived-experience voices collaborate.

BRF Podcast

The BRF Podcast builds on the newsletter with in-depth conversations. Each episode pairs scientists explaining their work in plain language with people living with TBI or CTE sharing real-world experiences.

Audience

General public, patient advocates, educators, science communicators.

Impact

Expands research translation, shares human stories behind the science, and strengthens empathy across audiences.

Brain Health AI Chatbot (In Development)

BRF is developing an AI-powered chatbot to help individuals evaluate brain health treatments. The chatbot will provide evidence-based responses and highlight risks when treatments lack scientific support.

Audience

Patients, caregivers, anyone exploring brain health treatments.

Impact

Reduces exposure to harmful misinformation and builds trust in evidence-based care.

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