Brain Injury Advocacy with Kedar Hiremath

In this episode, Dr. Joseph Coppus sits down with public health leader Kedar Hiremath to explore the evolving landscape of brain injury advocacy, research, and care in Ohio. As the program manager of The Ohio State University’s Center for Brain Injury Recovery & Discovery (CBIRD), Kedar is at the forefront of building interdisciplinary collaboration to better understand, detect, treat, and rehabilitate brain injuries.

Together, they discuss the current gaps in brain injury care, the importance of bridging clinical practice with public health initiatives, and how research institutions and private clinics can work together to improve patient outcomes. The conversation also highlights ongoing efforts in Ohio to advance education, increase access to care, and drive meaningful change for individuals living with brain injuries.

Whether you're a clinician, researcher, patient, or advocate, this episode offers valuable insight into where the field is headed and how we can all play a role in pushing it forward.

Key Topics Covered:

• The mission and impact of CBIRD at Ohio State
• Challenges in brain injury detection and long-term care
• The role of interdisciplinary collaboration in recovery
• Public health approaches to brain injury advocacy
• Opportunities to improve access and outcomes in Ohio

Related Links:

• Center for Brain Injury Recovery & Discovery (CBIRD): https://cbird.osu.edu
• The Ohio State University Neurological Institute: https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/neurological-institute
• Delta Neuro Health: https://www.deltaneurohealth.com