Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Views and opinions are my own.

Joined March 2014
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Benjamin Brett retweeted
Some great takeaways from yesterdays ANA lunch and learn for sports neurology! Thanks for speaking @griz1 @BenjaminBrett1 @fongsleep. Always a pleasure to co chair with @ASchneiderMDPhD!
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Our recent paper in @JAMANetworkOpen highlights that in individuals with TBI, those w/ vascular risk factors like #diabetes displayed poorer global cognitive function and exec. function post #TBI and recovered less post-injury. @JeffersonUniv @ResearchAtJeff @ASchneiderMDPhD
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Calling all concussion scientists! Save the date for the inaugural @Concussion_ISG Symposium being held in conjunction with @SportsNeuroSoc Annual Symposium in Milwaukee
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We're excited to partner with @SportsNeuroSoc for 4 great days of learning, networking, and sharing clinical advances & research. Check out concussioninsportgroup.com/s… to learn more and submit an abstract by 01/31/25. More event details and registration are coming soon.
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Benjamin Brett retweeted
We're teaming up with @SportsNeuroSoc to host our first Clinical & Educational Symposium, which is separate from the quadrennial International Consensus Conference. To learn more and submit your abstract by January 31, 2025, visit concussioninsportgroup.com/s… See you there!
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Benjamin Brett retweeted
Join Dr. Joe Giacino, director of the Spaulding-Harvard TBI Model System, on November 22 for a virtual summit: Improving Access to Post-Acute Care for People with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A Call to Action. spauldingrehab.org/research/…
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CISG Members: Make sure to check out the latest webinar from Dr. Jon Patricios! To view the webinar, visit concussioninsportgroup.com/ to login and navigate to the Members area.
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Benjamin Brett retweeted
Bummed that #SNS2024 is over? Us too! We'll be counting down the days until the 13th Annual Concussion and Brain Health Symposium #SNS2025. Be sure to save the date for May 1-3 in Milwaukee, WI!
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Benjamin Brett retweeted
~APR 16~ Mark your calendars for the NRC's upcoming seminar (hosted by @tbmeier3) featuring visiting speaker Dr. Andrew Mayer (Mind Research Network): "Translational Approaches For Understanding the Spectrum of Mild Traumatic Injury: From Bedside to Bench and Beyond." 🧠🛏️➡️😃
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Calling all CISG members You received this email recently. If you haven't completed the survey yet, please do! This will help us learn more about your communication preferences, and provide further engagement opportunities. For more CISG info, visit concussioninsportgroup.com/
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Did you know that individuals who have experienced a stroke often find their sleep disrupted or altered? 🛌 Sleep and stroke share a significant link, where disturbances can contribute to or result from stroke. Click here -> tinyurl.com/5n6k66c7
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Benjamin Brett retweeted
What are the associations of serum levels of IL-6, IL-1RA, and other inflammatory markers with acute concussion, and can these markers aid in the discrimination of patients with #concussion? bit.ly/3TIxiX3 #NeuroTwitter
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Congrats on this awesome paper, Bryna! Great combination of advanced stat methods with novel diffusion metrics
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Benjamin Brett retweeted
Congratulations, Dr. Yoganandan! An impressive accomplishment from an all around terrific scientist and researcher
Last month, NRC Member Dr. Yoganandan of @MCWNeurosurgery, reached an incredible milestone. Most of his research is on the #biomechanics of brain & spine injuries, #degenerativedisorders, low back pain, medical devices, & #trauma biomechanics. Congrats, Dr. Yoganandan! 🎉🎉🎉
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Hear from experts @PappKate @UnaiDiazOrueta Nikki Stricker @ElenaTsoy @neuroplebeian and @yenyinglim in the Dementia SIG's upcoming webinar: "Digital Cognitive Assessment in Aging/ADRD" 🗓️ Wednesday September 6th at 6PM EST! Register here: bit.ly/3qAhDN6
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Benjamin Brett retweeted
Study findings support conceptualizing traumatic brain injury as a chronic condition that requires routine monitoring, responsive care, and support, adapting to evolving patient needs over many years. Learn more: bit.ly/45cBFwh #NeuroTwitter #TBI
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This study published through @AANmember, explores #TBI effects on functional, cognitive, & psychiatric well-being up to 7 years post-injury. 🧠⏳ @BenjaminBrett1 & experts highlight the importance of continuous care & rehabilitation for better outcomes. rb.gy/wxq97
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[1/5] In a recent @TheLancetNeuro paper led by Dr. @DamsOConnor, investigators explored #TBI as a #ChronicDisease... For many years, TBI was perceived as an injury event with FINITE RECOVERY. Today, TBI is widely recognized as a CHRONIC condition that can affect health & function
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