CBIRT | The Center on Brain Injury Research & Training

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CBIRT is a center under the Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon. CBIRT conducts research and training to improve the lives of children and adults with traumatic brain injury (TBI). CBIRT’s research focuses on developing interventions to improve outcomes related to education, employability, and quality of life. Our training activities promote the use of best practices among educators and other professionals who serve individuals with TBI.

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ED/MED TBI Collaboration Seminar

Join us for the upcoming CBIRT Education/Medical Collaboration Seminar on April 2, 2025 7:00 AM PT/10:00 AM ET! This free, hour-long webinar will feature, Lyn Turkstra, PhD, CCC-SLP, who is Assistant Dean and Professor of Speech-Language Pathology in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences, a faculty member in the Graduate Neuroscience Program at McMaster. Dr. Turkstra is a speech-language pathologist by training, and her research focuses on links between cognitive function and social communication in individuals with acquired brain injury. She conducts both experimental and translational research on communication in adolescents and adults, and collaborates on development of practice standards to translate research findings into improved clinical practice. Dr. Turkstra is an author on over 100 peer-reviewed publications, including evidence-based practice guidelines for intervention in acquired brain injury. The seminar includes a 30-minute presentation followed by a Q&A session—an invaluable opportunity for educational and medical professionals to connect, learn, and improve outcomes for students with brain injuries.