Brain Injury Research Center

UCLA Brain Injury Research Center (BIRC)

The purpose of the UCLA Brain Injury Research Center (BIRC) is to maintain a comprehensive basic and clinical scientific program in the field of TBI emphasizing translational research to develop effective therapies for head injured patients.

UCLA BIRC adheres to the research goal of applying knowledge obtained from basic science studies toward understanding the neurobiology of human Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

As such, UCLA maintains a center of excellence where students and faculty can come to receive training in this important endeavor.

News

UCLA will lead $21 million, grant-funded study of epilepsy after traumatic brain injuries -Research provides opportunities for determining how epilepsy develops
A UCLA-led international consortium of academic research institutions has been awarded a $21 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop better ways to prevent epilepsy following traumatic brain injuries. Read full story.

UCLA Doctor Honored by the U.S. Army - Dr. David A. Hovda - For years American soldiers have suffered permanent brain damage and concussions from explosions in battle, but thanks to new research more can be done to treat traumatic brain injury. Now the UCLA doctor at the heart of the research has been honored by the U.S. Army. View story on nbclosangeles.com.

Contact Us

UCLA Brain Injury Research Center
UCLA Neurosurgery
Box 956901
Los Angeles, CA 90095-6901
(310) 267-7433
[email protected]