Concussion
Why study concussion?
Anyone – from infants to the elderly – can experience a concussion. Approximately 150,000 people are affected by concussion every year in Ontario alone.
Concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (mild TBI) is a type of brain injury caused by impact to the head, neck, or body. People usually experience concussion after a fall, accident, or blow to the head. While they were once dismissed as minor accidents, concussions have since made major headlines. We now know that concussion may result in long-term consequences that can significantly affect an individual’s quality of life.
Though our understanding of concussion has greatly improved over the years, there remain many gaps in our knowledge. There is a pressing need to enhance our ability to diagnose concussion quickly and accurately to better manage symptoms over time.

Concussion Ontario Network: Neuroinformatics to Enhance Clinical Care and Translation
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The Concussion Ontario Network: Neuroinformatics to Enhance Clinical Care and Translation (CONNECT) Program is an alliance spanning multiple sectors and disciplines. The CONNECT Program links physicians, researchers, and patients across Ontario to ensure that the latest advances in our understanding of concussion are translated into better diagnosis and care.
The CONNECT Program’s vision is for Ontario’s clinicians and researchers to be world leaders in helping affected individuals achieve the most rapid and complete recovery from concussion.
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