
National Neuotrauma Conference 2023 in Austin, TX!
PNL TEAM • July 30, 2023
Dr. Blackwell, Dr. Reisner, Senior Research Coordinator Meena Verma, Research Assistants Gabrielle Bailey and Makda Mulugeta, and student Kendall Parsons attened the National Neuotrauma Conference 2023 in Austin, TX!

Bailey, G, et al. presented on Social Determinants of Health as Predictors of Pediatric Concussion Outcomes (poster & oral presentation) and was awarded Top 20 Trainee Posters and Trainee Diversity Award.

Makda Mulugeta, et al. presented on Applying Known Prognostic Factors of Mortality in Pediatric Intracranial Gunshot Wounds to a Younger Cohort.

Kendall Parsons, et al. presented on Socioeconomic Health Disparities in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury: Comparisons of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Children.


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March 12, 2026
Dr. Blackwell attended the inaugural meeting of the Paediatric Research for the Future of Children in Geneva, Switzerland. The forum has 5 main themes: Precision Medicine and Novel Therapies in Paediatrics, Big Data in Paediatric Research, Child Mental Health and Development, Early Life Determinants of Health and Disease, and Promoting Global Paediatric Research and Paediatric Clinician Scientists Dr. Blackwell presented Transforming Care for Pediatric Concussion: A Focus on Behavioral and Emotional Outcomes. She served as a speaker for the Child Mental Health and Development session alongside Dr. Constantino, Chief of Behavioral and Mental Health at CHOA.

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March 12, 2026
The Pediatric Neurocritical Care Research Group (PNCRG) focuses on advancing knowledge to optimize neurological outcomes in critically ill children by performing clinical and preclinical studies, supporting education, developing, and promoting best practices, and promoting advocacy. Dr. Reisner and Dr. Fainberg had the pleasure of presenting Biomarkers in Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children at a virtual meeting for PNCRG.
