TRANSCENDENT Recorded Talks
TRANSCENDENT Speaker Series &
Community Concussion Talks
Join leading experts in concussion research and care, as well as individuals with lived experience, as they share insights on the latest research, technologies, practical strategies for treatment, and stories. The TRANSCENDENT Speaker Series highlights the latest research on key concussion topics to inform future research and clinical care. Meanwhile, TRANSCENDENT's Community Concussion Talks focus on sharing important information and insights from researchers, clinicians, community leaders and individuals with lived experience to help the community have the resources they need to support concussions.
TRANSCENDENT Community Concussion Talks
Concussion and Heart Health: Understanding the Brain–Heart Connection
March 31, 2026
The TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program, in partnership with the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI), hosted a Community Concussion Talks webinar, “Concussion and Heart Health: Understanding the Brain–Heart Connection.” This webinar explored the intersection between concussion and heart health, bringing together clinical experts and a lived-experience community advisor to share insights on emerging research and real-world perspectives. Speakers include Dr. Roger Zemek, Dr. Kim Connelly, Dr. Veronik Sicard, and community advisor Dr. Roanne Segal.
The invisible injury: Managing headaches, sleep and mental health symptoms after a concussion
September 25, 2025
This Concussion Awareness Week webinar, co-hosted with Brain Injury Canada, discussed how to manage concussion symptoms. Speaker for this event included Sydney Low, Dr. Roger Zemek, Dr. Rébecca Robillard and Dr. Noah Silverberg.
Navigating Mental Health and Concussions:
Insights on Mindfulness, Mental Health Research and Lived Experience
June 23, 2025 from 4 - 5 pm EST
This webinar brought together voices with lived experience and research expertise to explore concussion and mental health. Featuring two community advocates and a researcher with the TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program, this discussion highlighted the mental health challenges after a concussion and strategies for support someone navigate these experiences.
Supporting Older Adults with a Concussion:
Expert and Caregiver Perspectives
March 31, 2025, from 4-5 pm (EST)
This webinar explored the intersection of concussion, aging, and caregiving with expert insights and lived experiences. Featuring an advocate and caregiver, and a physician and researcher with the TRANSCENDENT Concussion Research Program, this discussion highlighted the challenges and strategies for supporting older adults with concussion.
Connecting Perspectives Insights on Intimate Partner Violence and Concussion through
Lived Experience and Expertise
November 28, 2024, from 1-2 pm (EST)
We explored the intersection between Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and concussion. This event brought together diverse voices and recounts to shed light on the importance of IPV-related education and addressing IPV-related injuries.
