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2023 Massey TBI Grand Challenge funds 4 research teams

From novel devices to preclinical models, the competing teams were united in their goal of addressing gaps in the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of traumatic brain injury.

Events, Neurological CareKate MurphyJune 23, 2023Traumatic Brain Injury, Massey TBI Grand Challenge, Joyce and Don Massey Family Foundation, Featured Research Project

Catalyzing collaboration and inspiration - The 2023 Massey TBI Grand Challenge kickoff

The University of Michigan’s North Campus Research Complex became a nexus for cross-discipline collaboration as innovators from across the U-M community converged for the ninth annual Massey Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Grand Challenge kickoff.

Neurological Care, General Announcement, Trauma & Combat Ca..., Critical Care Life Sup...Kate MurphyMarch 20, 2023MCIRCC Events, Weil Events, Massey TBI Grand Challenge, Massey Foundation

Announcing the 2022 Massey TBI Grand Challenge Funded Teams

On June 9, teams participating in the Massey TBI Grand Challenge entered the "Wolverine Den" to pitch their ideas and innovations before an expert panel of clinicians, investors, commercialization experts, and Department of Defense representatives. Up to $1 million in funding was available this year—the largest amount in Grand Challenge history!

Neurological CareKate MurphyJuly 7, 2022Massey TBI Grand Challenge

Department of Defense Funds Trio of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Innovations Initiated Through U-M Weil Institute Grand Challenge

Three Weil Institute teams received large grants from the U.S. Department of Defense in a victory that the teams’ leaders say would not have been possible without the initial support they received through the Massey TBI Grand Challenge.

Neurological CareKate MurphyJuly 5, 2022Massey TBI Grand Challenge, Wolverine Den, Neurologic Emergencies, Featured Research Project

Weil Institute and Michigan Medicine awarded $1.15M grant to develop preclinical model of brain injury following cardiac arrest

The team will develop and validate a large animal model of cardiac arrest with resultant severe brain injury to translate new neuroprotective therapies.

Cardiovascular Care, Animal Lab, Critical Care Lab, Neurological Care, Proposal Development UnitKate MurphyMay 24, 2022Cardiac Emergencies, Proposal Development Unit, Pre-Clinical Operative and Intensive Care Unit, Grant

TBI experts from across North America convened at the 2022 Joyce Massey TBI Summit

TBI experts from across North America convened at Michigan Stadium to share their research and discuss the future of the field.

Neurological Care, Trauma & Combat Ca...Kate MurphyMay 18, 2022Traumatic Brain Injury, Neurologic Emergencies, Massey Foundation, Joyce and Don Massey Family Foundation

U-M Weil Institute invests $2M in the development of new preclinical models of critical illness and injury

The result of a major multi-departmental and multi-school collaboration, the investment will support the Weil Institute’s unique preclinical critical care lab to advance translational research in critical care over the next 5 years.

Animal Lab, Cardiovascular Care, Critical Care Life Sup..., Neurological Care, Sepsis, Trauma, Trauma & Combat Ca...Kate MurphyMay 17, 2022Animal Lab

Recap: The 2022 TBI Grand Challenge Kickoff

On March 3, researchers from across the University of Michigan joined with the Weil Institute to mark the official start of the 2022 Massey TBI Grand Challenge.

Neurological Care, Trauma & Combat Ca...Kate MurphyMarch 17, 2022TBI, Massey TBI Grand Challenge, Neurologic Emergencies