University of Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Model System (UWTBIMS)


The goal of the University of Washington Traumatic Brain Injury Model System is to improve the lives of individuals with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Project activities include: (1) providing a multidisciplinary system of rehabilitation within a full continuum of medical care; (2) contributing at least 35 subjects per year to the Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems (TBIMS) national database with follow up of more than 1,300 currently enrolled subjects; (3) conducting a site-specific study to greater understand the development of chronic pain and the use of opioids after TBI; (4) participating in module studies, including an examination of exercise as a treatment for major depressive disorder after TBI; and (5) delivering evidence-based, patient-centered information through the project website, and through a newsletter in partnership with the Model System Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC). Outcomes include: (1) meeting or exceeding benchmarks for enrollment and follow up on all studies; (2) successful implementation and collaboration on module projects; (3) improving consumer awareness and education on TBI related topics, including partnering with the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington and MSKTC; and (4) disseminating research findings to other professional and consumer audiences. Project outputs include the successful completion of a site-specific and module projects including peer-reviewed publications, consumer-friendly education materials, and presentations at professional and consumer-focused conferences.


University of Washington
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
Box 356490
Seattle WA 98195

Project Officer: Cate Miller, Ph.D.
Project Number: 90DPTB0024
             
  TitleEmailPhone  
Jeanne Hoffman, Ph.D.
Project Directorjeanneh@u.washington.edu(206) 221-6511
Sureyya Dikmen, Ph.D.
Co-Project Directordikmen@u.washington.edu(206) 685-7529
Sylvia Lucas, M.D.
Co-Investigatorlucass@u.washington.edu(206) 598-6950
Jennifer Zumsteg
Investigatorzumsteg@uw.edu(206) 744-4179
Leslie Kempthorne
Project Coordinatorette@u.washington.edu(206) 543-0219
Jason Barber
Systems Analystbarber@u.washington.edu(206) 744-9317
Nancy Temkin, Ph.D.
Biostatisticiantemkin@u.washington.edu(206) 744-9315
Erica Wasmund
Research Coordinatorericaw8@uw.edu(206) 897-6322
Melissa Mayes
Research Assistantmmayes33@uw.edu 
Donald Fogelberg, PhD
Assistant Professorfogelber@uw.edu(206) 598-0005
Jamie Ott, MD
Attending Physician, Acting Assistant Professorottjamie@gmail.com(206) 744-4179
Laurie Peabody
Research Coordinatorlpeabody@uw.edu(206) 897-4302
Joanie Machamer
Research Scientistmachamer@u.washington.edu(206) 616-0340
Faran Kahlia
Research Coordinatorfkahlia@uw.edu(303) 552-6411
Nicole Mazwi, MD
Associate Professornmazwi@uw.edu(832) 752-4482
Nyx Ward
Research Assistantncward@uw.edu(253) 442-7535