BI-ISIG Task Forces

The key work of the BI-ISIG is accomplished within its various task forces, which develop cutting-edge research and standards of care in brain injury.

Cognitive Rehabilitation Co-chairs: Keith Cicerone, PhD, ABPP Donna Langenbahn, PhD The mission of this task force is to analyze evidence-based research in cognitive rehabilitation and further refine clinical practice guidelines.		Long-term Issues Co-chairs: Tom Felicetti, PhD Flora Hammond This task force conducts reviews and original research on medical aspects of aging with brain injury.
Community-Based Treatment Co-chairs: Ann Marie McLaughlin, PhD Nina Geier, MS, MPT This task force disseminates research findings and information on community-based treatment.		Mild TBI Co-chairs: Andrea Laborde, MD Murdo Dowds, PhD The mission of this task force is to articulate updated definition of mild TBI as basis for further clinical and research exploration.
Disorders of Consciousness Co-chairs: John Whyte Risa Nakase-Richardson The mission of this task force is conducting evidence-based review of behavioral assessment tools for impaired consciousness.		Pediatric/Adolescent Co-chairs: Julie Haarbauer-Krupa, PhD Joe Marcantuono, PhD This task force conducts systematic study of research following acquired brain injury occurring during adolescence.
Prognosis after TBI Co-chairs: Rosette Biester, PhD David Krych, MS, CCC-SLP The mission of this task force is to ascertain, evaluate and make recommendations on prognostic information given to brain injury survivors and caregivers.		Girls & Women with TBI Angela Colantonio, PhD, FACRM This task force conducts collaborative research and knowledge mobilization on girls and women with traumatic brain injury.

For more information, please contact Ron Seel, PhD, BI-ISIG Chair or
Lance Trexler, PhD, HSPP, BI-ISIG Chair Elect.