About us
The Brain Health Research Institute aims to unite people, services and research to discover how to prevent and optimise recovery from traumatic brain injury. More can be achieved by working together.
Our aims
We aim to:
- Connect those affected, researchers, clinicians, service providers and policymakers
- Encourage new researchers and grow capacity in the field
- Stimulate new ideas and new ways of ‘doing’
- Prioritise research ‘that matters’ to patients and their whānau and services
- Provide evidence of what works to support consistent, high quality healthcare across New Zealand
- Facilitate translation of research findings into everyday life to make a difference
Join us
Become a Brain Health Research Institute member to receive updates on global activities and get connected to others working in the field or interested in helping to shape our research. We are keen to hear from people affected by TBI/concussion, clinicians, parents, community groups and stakeholders.
Connect with us
You can sign up to get our updates using the form below:
Research areas
TBIs can affect people of all ages and so our research includes people across the lifespan from birth until older age.
Our work explores injuries sustained in different settings like sport, work, everyday injuries, violence, falls, and motor vehicle accidents.
Ways to give
Every activity of the Brain Health Research Institute aims for better health and wellbeing for people experiencing traumatic brain injuries. By giving to the Brain Health Research Institute you can help us achieve this aim. We can work together better and deliver more effective research faster.
Code of Ethics for members
Members of the AUT Brain Health Research Institute must accept and comply with the network’s Code of Ethics, which sets out a standard of professional behaviour.