Neurology & Brain Injury
What Are the Effects of Brain Injuries and Neurological Trauma?
The hallmark of a brain injury or neurological trauma is the disruption or loss of brain functions including cognitive, physiological and executive abilities. Ranging from mild to severe, such injuries can cause both short and long-term physiological and psychological problems.
In many cases, brain injuries are the source of harrowing tales of anguish and tragedy for the lives of the people and families they affect. However, they are also the source of many stories of determination, perseverance, and overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds. Coping with the life-changing consequences of brain injury, as well as neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s, presents a great challenge for patients, families, physicians, therapists, and society - but it is a challenge that can be met and overcome with knowledge and inspiration.
Who Are APB's Speakers on Brain Injury and Neurological Trauma?
APB's roster of speakers includes experts who offer healthcare conference and meeting organizers a wide range of perspectives, deeply qualified knowledge, and personal experiences to help address this important medical issue.
Whether you need someone to help your audience understand the intricate mechanisms of the brain, neurological injuries and degenerative diseases, or an inspirational story of how a family overcomes such devastating trauma, APB has the voice for your event. Our wide range of keynote speakers can discuss the many facets of coping with and understanding the emotional side effects of brain injuries, Alzheimer’s and neurological diseases, and offer insight and hope for healing.
Featured Speakers: Neurology & Brain Injury
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Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
Author of My Stroke of InsightA Harvard-trained neuroanatomist and best-selling author, Dr. Bolte Taylor’s life changed when she experienced a rare form of stroke caused by severe hemorrhaging in her brain, which left her unable to walk, talk, or recall any of her life. It took eight years for her to rebuild her brain, from the inside out. In an unforgettable program, Transformative Stories, Bolte Taylor partners with acclaimed singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer to present an incredible evening of story, song, humor, and human experience, celebrating the wonders of life and promoting personal empowerment.
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David Bailey
Cancer Survivor / MusicianWhen doctors told Bailey he had a malignant brain tumor and would be dead in a few months, he refused to succumb. While pursuing aggressive treatments he turned to his first love, music. Committed to sharing the hope upon which his life depended, he began a relentless touring schedule. Now a 12+ year survivor with 19 albums and performances in five countries, Bailey continues to challenge us all to live passionately and treasure the beauty of each new day.
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Lee Woodruff
Author / CBS This Morning ContributorAfter her husband, ABC News Anchor Bob Woodruff, suffered a traumatic brain injury when a roadside bomb struck his vehicle in Iraq, Lee’s life changed immediately. Miraculously, Bob recovered, though the journey was an arduous one for both he and his family. The Woodruffs share their story in The New York Times best-selling book In an Instant: A Family’s Journey of Love and Healing. A compelling account, they bring to light how their lives came together again after surviving such a fearful, life altering event.
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Katrina S. Firlik
Neurosurgeon / Entrepreneur / AuthorDr. Firlik made history as the first woman admitted to the neurosurgery residency program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, one of the most prestigious programs in the country. Also a gifted writer, she penned Another Day in the Frontal Lobe, a unique insider’s take on this high-pressure profession. With wit and insight, she provides a fascinating look at working in this specialty – finding the balance between cutting-edge medical technology and manual dexterity, and between instinct and expertise – and why it is so appealing and so difficult to master.
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