Our Mission:
Advancing science to
DiagnoseTreatPrevent
Traumatic brain injuries among special operations forces
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the
Signature Wound of the Global War on Terror
2x
Special Operations are more than two times as likely to sustain a TBI as conventional forces.
5yrs.
The average wait time for SOF personnel to receive TBI rehabilitation: 1,746 days from injury.
$3B
Amount allocated to military TBI research, yet still no objective diagnostic tool exists for TBI.
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Science-forward
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Science-forward
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collaborative
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collaborative
We are a
Catalyst
We are a
Catalyst
Centering science and collaboration, we aim to catalyze change in addressing TBI within our Special Operations Forces, shifting the focus toward innovation and prevention. SOF members face disproportionately high exposure to blast-related brain injuries, and breakthroughs in their care will have a ripple effect throughout the broader military community.
The Time to Advance Research is Now
“Those who defend our country and protect our way of life deserve the best medical care. We as a society owe it to them, and until we advance this field, we won’t live up to our responsibility.”
Dr. Brian l. Edlow
Frank Larkin
Vice Admiral Tim Szymanski (Ret.)
“The science is evolving. The stories are being heard. Together, we can create meaningful change for every warrior and every family.”
Shannon Finn Connell
From the frontlines
To The
Headlines
Defense Bill Orders Military to Take New Action on Brain Injury
Congress passed a sweeping new set of mandates on brain safety in the military.
Military-Related Blasts May Harm the Brain Through Blood Vessels
Imaging studies reveal that blood flow is affected in people who have a career history with blast exposure.
Pentagon Examines Causes of Troops' Brain Injuries
Researchers don’t know why some exposed to blast waves are impacted while others aren’t.
Defense Bill Orders Military to Take New Action on Brain Injury
Congress passed a sweeping new set of mandates on brain safety in the military.
Military-Related Blasts May Harm the Brain Through Blood Vessels
Imaging studies reveal that blood flow is affected in people who have a career history with blast exposure.
Pentagon Examines Causes of Troops' Brain Injuries
Researchers don’t know why some exposed to blast waves are impacted while others aren’t.
Pentagon Examines Causes of Troops’ Brain Injuries
Researchers don’t know why some exposed to blast waves are impacted while others aren’t.
Military-Related Blasts May Harm the Brain Through Blood Vessels
Imaging studies reveal that blood flow is affected in people who have a career history with blast exposure.
Defense Bill Orders Military to Take New Action on Brain Injury
Congress passed a sweeping new set of mandates on brain safety in the military.
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