This week, we’re continuing our series of shows from the NABIS Live collaborative podcast series on Episode 234 of The Hidden Workforce!

Let’s welcome Dr. Geoffrey Manley! In this episode, Dr. Manley shares with us about the roadmap to understanding Traumatic Brain Injury- from research to improving outcomes, about his Track TBI research, and more!

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“Geoffrey T. Manley, MD, PhD is the Chief of Neurosurgery at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital where he co-directs the UCSF Brain and Spinal Injury Center and is Professor and Vice Chairman of Neurosurgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Manley is an internationally recognized expert in neurotrauma. He leads national and international clinical research efforts in the study of the short- and long-term effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Building on the success of the seminal, national longitudinal study, TRACK-TBI, Geoff, as Contact Principal Investigator, along with a nationwide team of TBI experts, has recently launched the TRACK-TBI NETWORK, an innovative, precision-medicine driven consortium that will test Phase 2 drugs for TBI. The TRACK-TBI studies have created a modern precision medicine information commons for TBI that integrates clinical, imaging, proteomic, genomic, and outcome biomarkers to drive the development of a new TBI disease classification system, which could revolutionize diagnosis, direct patient-specific treatment, and improve outcomes...“ (https://braininjurysummit2026.org/speaker/geoffrey-t-manley/)

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This week, we’re pausing our NABIS Live series to chat with our guest who sure knows how to get a crowded room on their feet singing, dancing, and laughing on Episode 233 of The Hidden Workforce!

Welcome Peter Leidy!

We first got the chance to meet Peter and see his incredible work first-hand at the OK-APSE conference!

Peter Leidy is a Wisconsin-based motivational speaker, consultant, and singer-songwriter who specializes in the disability rights and human services fields. He is nationally known for his interactive presentations that advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities, healthy relationships, and rethinking the way society views “challenging” behaviors.

Peter speaks (and sings) at conferences and provides workshops throughout the United States and Canada, and also consults with families, organizations, and state counties on personalized supports, self-determination, and employee retention. He is also famously known for writing personalized songs for special events and occasions from experiences in “human serviceland.”

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This week, we’re continuing our series of shows from the NABIS Live collaborative podcast series on Episode 232 of The Hidden Workforce!

Let’s welcome Dr. Roger Zemek! In this episode, Dr. Zemek shares with us about the North American and Canadian Concussion Care guidelines- with a focus in pediatrics, his 5 P study, Transcendent, and more!

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“Roger Zemek, MD, is a Pediatric Emergency Physician practicing at the Children’s Hospital of Ontario (CHEO) and a Senior Scientist in the CHEO Research Institute in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He is a Full Professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine and holds a Tier-1 Clinical Research Chair in Pediatric Concussion at the University of Ottawa.

Dr. Zemek’s national research program on pediatric concussion includes leading the largest pediatric concussion study to-date examining the predictors for Persistent Post-Concussion Symptoms in children (5P study). He also has led studies to optimize return to physical activity (PedCARE), return to school, and screentime. He leads the international Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion that provides up-to-date best available evidence recommendations for health care professionals providing care for pediatric patients with a suspected concussion and information for patients, families, teachers and coaches. Dr. Zemek is the lead of TRANSCENDENT – Transforming Research by Assessing Neuroinformatics across the Spectrum of Concussion by Embedding iNterdisciplinary Data collection to Enable Novel Treatments...” (https://braininjurysummit2026.org/speaker/roger-zemek/)

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This week, we’re continuing our series of shows from the NABIS Live collaborative podcast series on Episode 231 of The Hidden Workforce!

Let’s welcome Dr. Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa! In this episode, Dr. Haarbauer-Krupa shares with us about Pediatric Acquired Brain Injury, the long-term health effects following TBI’s in children and what outcomes can look like throughout their lifespan, and more!

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“Juliet Haarbauer-Krupa, PhD, was a Senior Health Scientist on the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Team in the Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention (DUIP) at the Injury Center. As a behavioral scientist, her role on the TBI team was to devise research projects and products to better understand trends in TBI in the US and to improve health outcomes for individuals living with a TBI. She was project lead on the Report to Congress on the Management of Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and the Return to School Projects in the division. Recent publications report on life expectancy and unemployment outcomes for moderate to severe TBI, stroke and TBI, PTSD in adults with mild TBI, point of healthcare entry for children with concussions, talking to young children about concussions, improving clinical practice for concussion diagnosis, and service delivery systems for children with TBI. Dr. Haarbauer-Krupa has 30 years of experience and has authored over 20 publications and presentations in the area of traumatic brain injury with specialties in rehabilitation and pediatric populations. She currently holds an adjunct position in the Department of Pediatrics, Emory University School of Medicine.”
(https://www.pinkconcussions.com/juliet-k-haarbauerkrupa-phd)

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This week, we’re continuing our series of shows from the NABIS Live collaborative podcast series on Episode 230 of The Hidden Workforce!

Let’s welcome Dr. Joe Giacino! In this episode, Dr. Giacino shares with us all about the different levels of brain injury and disorders of consciousness as well as information about prognosis, treatment, and care that will amaze and maybe even shock you!

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“Joseph T. Giacino, PhD is the Director of Rehabilitation Neuropsychology and Research Associate in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, Consulting Neuropsychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School and Adjunct Professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. He directs the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Neurorehabilitation Laboratory which focuses on the development and application of novel assessment and treatment methods for individuals with severe acquired brain injury (ABI) and disorders of consciousness (DoC). He served as co-chair of the Aspen Workgroup which established the diagnostic criteria for the minimally conscious state (MCS) and currently chairs the DoC Guideline Development Panel, co-sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine and National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research. He currently directs the Spaulding-Harvard TBI Model System, serves as Co-PI on the “Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in TBI (TRACK-TBI)” and “TBI Endpoint Development (TED)” projects...” (https://braininjurysummit2026.org/speaker/joseph-t-giacino/)

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This week, we’re continuing our series of shows from the NABIS Live collaborative podcast series on Episode 229 of The Hidden Workforce!

Let’s welcome Dr. Lisa Brenner! In this episode, Dr. Brenner shares with us about the many components to mental and behavioral health related to brain injury and traumatic brain injury.

“Lisa A. Brenner, Ph.D., is a Board-Certified Rehabilitation Psychologist, and a Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Psychiatry, and Neurology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Brenner is a Senior Clinical Investigator at the Department of Veterans Affairs Rocky Mountain Regional Medical Center. She co-leads the VA Brain Health Coordinating Center (BHCC) and the Military and Veteran Microbiome Consortium for Research and Education (MVM CoRE). She is the past Chair of the International Brain Injury Association and a past President of Division 22 (Rehabilitation Psychology) of the American Psychological Association (APA), as well as an APA Fellow. She serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. Dr. Brenner is a leading expert in the field of traumatic brain injury and comorbid psychiatric disorders. She has over 250 peer-reviewed publications, participates on national advisory boards, and has co-authored a book titled: Suicide Prevention After Neurodisability: An Evidence-Informed Approach. She is also a Co-Editor of the APA Handbook of Rehabilitation Psychology (3rd Edition) and is the current Editor of the Oxford University Press Academy of Rehabilitation Psychology Series.” (https://braininjurysummit2026.org/speaker/lisa-a-brenner/)

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This week, we’re continuing our series of shows from the NABIS Live collaborative podcast series on Episode 228 of The Hidden Workforce!

Let’s welcome back Dr. Johnny Lifshitz! In this episode, Dr. Lifshitz shares with us about a difficult yet important topic to address in the field of Brain Injury- Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence related Traumatic Brain Injury.

“Jonathan Lifshitz, PhD, leads the Neurotrauma & Social Impact research team as a joint venture between the University of Michigan Concussion Center, Michigan Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. He is appointed as a Michigan Impact Professor, a tenured Professor, and VA Research Health Scientist. Research projects focus on investigative, restorative, and regenerative treatments for traumatic brain injury as it develops into chronic neurodegenerative disease. We investigate domestic violence, child abuse, gender imbalance, marital norms, and Veteran mental health, with focus on inflammation and circuit reorganization to detect and intervene. The goal is to train generations of investigators to apply rigorous data to work for social impact, including health and medical outcomes. He leads local, state, and federal funded projects, including ones on cognitive rehabilitation, cardiovascular risk factors, vital imaging, neuroinflammation, and TBI during pregnancy. Currently, he is the scientific director for regional and national consortia to understand TBI arising from domestic violence…” (https://experts.umich.edu/13576-jonny-lifshitz)

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This week, we’re kicking off our first show from the NABIS Live collaborative podcast series on Episode 227 of The Hidden Workforce!

Let’s welcome Dr. Johnny Lifshitz! In this episode, Dr. Lifshitz shares with us about the future of brain injury research, service delivery, and the new era of innovation in the field of brain injury research.

“Dr. Johnny Lifshitz, PhD, has an extensive background in neuroscience, with continuous training in experimental models of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their clinical application. He trained at the UCLA Brain Injury Research Center, University of Pennsylvania Head Injury Center and Virginia Commonwealth University Commonwealth Center on Brain Injury. He was a tenured faculty member and independent investigator at the University of Kentucky Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Center. In Phoenix, he led the Neurotrauma & Social Impact research team as a joint venture between the College of Medicine – Phoenix and the Phoenix VA Health Care System. He is currently a member of the Michigan Neuroscience Institute and a Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan.” (https://braininjurysummit2026.org/speaker/jonathan-lifshitz-phd/)

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