Generating neurotrauma research ideas

Date:

Nov 22, 2011

Seven workshops, run by the National Trauma Research Institute, provided a forum for the development of research ideas that could be conducted within the framework of the 2012 - 2015 neurotrauma research strategy.

Professor Niki Ellis, CEO of ISCRR, said the workshops were the first opportunity for ISCRR to employ its innovative collaborative research model with members of the neurotrauma research community.

"This model will see ISCRR work directly with TAC's research partners to define relevant research questions, coordinate research and translate research into actionable outcomes," Professor Ellis said.

Earlier this year the TAC appointed ISCRR to manage its neurotrauma research program and the two organisations have now produced a draft neurotrauma research strategy, which draws on an innovative environmental scan conducted by the National Trauma Research Institute in early 2011.

 "The workshop themes reflected the TAC research priorities outlined in the draft research strategy. Practically this will mean far greater engagement with the range of neurotrauma research organisations through the life of research projects, from concept stage to completion," Professor Ellis said.

"Ultimately this will lead to a better uptake of research findings and improved recovery and independent outcomes for TAC clients with spinal or brain injuries will improve."