Research Spotlight - Brain Awareness Week 2026

Brain Awareness Week 2026 (March 16–22) highlighted the importance of brain health, research, and supporting people living with neurological conditions. As part of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month, the week brought attention to prevention, rehabilitation, and the long-term needs of people living with brain injury.

At The Hopkins Centre, research in brain injury continues to focus on improving real-world outcomes. Program 1: Evidence-based Practice & Community Supports advances personalised rehabilitation pathways, early intervention, and supports for psychological wellbeing and return to work—ensuring people receive the right care at the right time across their recovery journey.

Complementing this, Program 2: Enabling Technologies & Environments explores how technology and inclusive design can better support people living with brain injury. 

Initiatives such as the BEEHive: Brain + Enriched Environments Lab and TRaCE 3.0 (Trajectories of Rehabilitation Across Complex Environments) further strengthen this work, advancing innovative, real-world approaches to neurorehabilitation and long-term recovery.

Together, these programs reflect The Hopkins Centre’s commitment to research that is practical, person-centred, and driven by the experiences of people living with brain injury.