Esopenko Lab

Dr. Kelly Russell will present on the impact of IPV on children at the next ENIGMA GKEN meeting Register at enigma.gken@gmail.com When: Tuesday, October 27th, from 12pm – 1 pm MT Where: Zoom We hope to see you all there!

Our research-based keynote speaker for the 2026 ENIGMA IPV and @pinkconcussions.bsky.social IPV-BI Conference is Dr. Monique R. Pappadis! You won't want to miss her talk, so register at the link below! Registration: bit.ly/4xT4JY0 For more info, visit: www.esopenkolab.com/general-info...

We are thrilled to announce Dr. Lin Haag as the practice-based keynote speaker for the 2026 ENIGMA IPV and @pinkconcussions IPV-BI Conference! Make sure to register to hear this incredible session! Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... For more info: www.esopenkolab.com/general-info...

The 2026 ENIGMA & PINK Concussions IPV-BI conference “Recognizing and Responding to IPV-related Brain Injury: Exploring Next Steps” is free, virtual, and set for Nov 17 - 18! Register to learn more about the research, practice, and advocacy work being done in the field of IPV-BI

The MIRROR study seeks female Veterans in Houston with PTSD symptoms, a history of Military Sexual Trauma and/or Intimate Partner Violence, and possible brain injury to participate in this 10-week virtual intervention study. Scan the QR code, email Kameron.Simmons@bcm.edu, or call (832) 537-2102

Athletic trainers: Learn how to recognize the signs of intimate partner violence & understand its connection to TBI in this FREE online training from the Brain Injury Association of New York State. Information on how to help your athletes is also provided. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

From the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2025 IPV-BI virtual conference, Susan Griffith’s talk “Court System and Brain Injuries: What Can Be Done, and Where We Need To Go” is now available on YouTube: youtu.be/L7MpJMf34gI?...

The 2025 ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion's IPV-BI Conference talk “Raising Awareness of BI Symptoms in Survivors at UK Domestic Abuse Services” from Steffy Bechelet is available to view on YouTube. Follow the link below to watch: youtu.be/8KbAu0oqaNo?...

Follow the link below to watch Courtney Artridge and Jackie McMillan’s talk “Driving Practice Change to Support Women Experiencing IPV & Acquired BI” from the 2025 ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s IPV-BI virtual conference: youtu.be/k1pQKkTjvSQ?...

Head to the link below to watch Dr. Tamar Rodney’s talk "Screening, Biomarkers, and Trauma-Informed Clinical Response in IPV-BI” from the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2025 IPV-BI virtual conference: youtu.be/s_zb_lhV6IM?...

Dr. Michelle Fitts and Elaine Wills’ talk “Voices of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women About TBI from Violence” from the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2025 IPV-BI virtual conference is now available on YouTube. Head to the link below to watch: youtu.be/27AjiBNtZbc?...

Dr. Paul van Donkelaar’s research-based keynote talk “The Complex Interaction Between Head Trauma, Psychological Distress, and IPV” from the 2025 ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s IPV-BI virtual conference is now available to view on YouTube at the link below: youtu.be/GSAfCiPo83E?...

Head to the link below to watch Dr. Cheryl Wellington’s talk “Identifying Plasma Biomarkers of IPV-Caused BI” from the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2025 IPV-BI virtual conference: youtu.be/l4KkHQNgoPM?...

Dr. Casey T. Taft’s talk " Strength at Home: Trauma-Informed Intimate Partner Violence Intervention” from the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2025 IPV-BI virtual conference is now available on YouTube. Follow the link below to watch: youtu.be/EzNUqyzsKng?...

Swipe through the pictures in this thread to see the topics these incredible trainees presented on at the 2025 ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s IPV-BI virtual conference, and head to the link below to watch their talks! youtube.com/playlist?lis...

All talks from the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussions 2025 IPV-BI virtual conference are now available on YouTube! Scan the QR code or head to the link below to watch: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Join us for our next ENIGMA GKEN Fireside Chat on Intimate Partner Violence and the Impact on Children When: Tuesday, May 19th, at 5pm EST Where: Zoom Register at enigma.gken@gmail.com

Save the date! We are beyond thrilled to announce the 4th annual ENIGMA IPV and Pink Concussions (@pinkconcussions.bsky.social) IPV-BI Conference. More info will be announced in the coming months. Dates: November 17th - 18th, 2026 We hope to see you all there! www.esopenkolab.com/general-info...

Don't miss Dr. Carrie Esopenko and Dr. Divya Jain's presentation on Understanding the Neuropsychological Impact of Intimate Partner Violence-Related Brain Injury, at INS's Brain Injury SIG webinar! When: Thursday, November 20, 4pm EST Registration link: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Less than 1 week until the @enigmaipv.bsky.social & @pinkconcussions.bsky.social IPV-BI Conference! The conference program is available here: esopenkolab.com/2025-program... There's still time to register! forms.gle/B1zMNjq9iLE7...

New publication! We’re excited to share our recent publication, highlighting the effects of interpersonal violence and traumatic brain injuries on mental health diagnoses in Veterans Read it here: journals.lww.com/headtraumare...

We’re thrilled to introduce the Day 2 Trainees for the 2025 @EnigmaIPV and @pinkconcussions Virtual IPV-BI Conference! 📅 When: November 5-6, 2025, 10AM-6PM EST 🎟️ FREE Registration: bit.ly/4mGJLVM

We’re thrilled to introduce the Day 1 Trainees for the 2025 @enigmaipv.bsky.social and @pinkconcussions.bsky.social Virtual IPV-BI Conference! You won't want to miss these incredible talks! 📅 When: November 5-6, 2025, 10AM-6PM EST 🎟️ FREE Registration: bit.ly/4mGJLVM

Drs. Esopenko & Tate have been invited to give a training webinar for the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators Register to learn more about PTSD and brain injury, key differences in identification, and evidence-based strategies for integrated care www.nashia.org/trainings/pt...

The @enigmaipv.bsky.social & @pinkconcussions.bsky.social Virtual Conference on Empowering Innovation: Highlighting Promising Practices in IPV & Brain Injury Research, Recognition, and Response schedule is now available! When: November 5-6, 2025, 10AM-6PM EST FREE Registration: bit.ly/4mGJLVM

ENIGMA IPV & @pinkconcussions.bsky.social are excited to announce Mariá Wilburn as the practice-based keynote speaker for the 2025 IPV-BI Conference! Join to learn about Endeavor Health’s multidisciplinary & trauma-informed approach to improve health outcomes, safety & healing for survivors

Join our upcoming ENIGMA GKEN Education Session from Leah Moses & Carey Van Wagoner discussing “IPV and Pregnancy: Data, Screening, and Interventions” When: Tuesday, September 23rd at 2pm EST Where: Zoom Register at enigma.gken@gmail.com

Watch Dr. Danielle Toccalino's talk "The intersection of intimate partner violence, traumatic brain injury, and mental health in a Canadian healthcare context” from the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2024 IPV-BI virtual conference: youtu.be/erQnvjYygoc?...

Watch Drs. Jacquelyn Campbell and Michelle Patch discuss "Seeing the Unseen: Identifying Acquired Brain Injuries from Blunt Trauma and Strangulation" in their talk from the 2024 ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2024 IPV-BI virtual conference: youtu.be/wcXwgvFHoxI?...

Watch Dr. Sandy Shultz's talk "Translational Insights into the Aftermath, Biomarkers, & Treatment of Intimate Partner Violence-related Brain Injury (IPV-BI)” from the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2024 IPV-BI virtual conference: youtu.be/_11QlYUYGz4?...

From the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2024 IPV-BI virtual conference, Cynthia Amodeo's talk “Making the Connection Between Disability and Victimization” is available to view on YouTube! youtu.be/Obm60v52yA0?...

Dr. Martina Anto-Ocrah's talk "The Elephant in the Room: Intimate Partner Violence, Women, and Traumatic Brain Injury in Sub-Saharan Africa” from the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2024 IPV-BI virtual conference is now available on YouTube: youtu.be/_229J3Ei5uY?...

Watch Dr. Wendelin Hume's talk "Trauma and the Mind: Investigating the Intersections of Interpersonal Violence and Brain Injury in Indigenous Communities to Establish a Pathway to Understanding and Healing" from the 2024 ENIGMA IPV and PINK Concussion's IPV-BI Conference: youtu.be/l6GoPAsa8fo?...

Follow the link below to watch Rachel Ramirez's talk "Ohio’s Approach to Better Understand and Address Brain Injury from Violence" from the 2024 ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s IPV-BI virtual conference: youtu.be/TcDTmVsfwzk?...

Carolina Bottari's talk "Building an Integrated Support Network for Women Victims of Intimate Partner Violence and Traumatic Brain Injury" from the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussions' IPV-BI 2024 virtual conference is now available on YouTube at the link below: youtu.be/3bzG76B3UO0?...

Watch Sharon Leong's talk "The Polytrauma Clinical Triad among Women Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence" from the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussions' IPV-BI 2024 virtual conference: youtu.be/SUZV3MAcMUY?...

From the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2024 IPV-BI virtual conference, Bradi Lorenz's Trainee Data Blitz "Quiet Stance Postural Control in Women Who Have a History of Brain Injury from Intimate Partner Violence" is now available on YouTube: youtu.be/UrNMOL0WWGE?...

Tori Stranges' talk "Reimagining IPV-Caused Brain Injury: Insights from 2S/LGBTQ+ Survivors” from the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2024 IPV-BI virtual conference is now available on YouTube at the link below: youtu.be/X9OR2XNpmT0?...

The 2024 ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion's IPV-BI Conference's Survivor Focused Session: Interview with Amy Kaufman is available to view on YouTube. Follow the link below to watch: youtu.be/D0POQRlJGdI?...

The 2024 ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion's IPV-BI Conference's Survivor Focused Session: Interview with Paula Walters is available to view on YouTube. Follow the link below to watch: youtu.be/yBd3ECGInUc?...

Jessica Stump's talk "Predictors of Current Problems in Intimate Partner Violence-Related Brain Injury" from the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2024 IPV-BI virtual conference is now available on YouTube: youtu.be/Kx6N6VadFRg?...

Watch Dr. Shambhu Adhikari's talk "Community Support Network – A Unique and Evidence-based Rehabilitation Intervention to Promote Cognitive Functions in Brain Injury due to Intimate Partner Violence" from the 2024 ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s conference: youtu.be/xb25oyl6BJk?...

Dr. Carrie Esopenko’s talk "IPV and Brain Injury: The Current State of the Science” from the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2024 IPV-BI virtual conference is now available on YouTube. Head to the link below to watch: youtu.be/rp1yR70B-Lg?...

Head to the link below to watch Hannah Varto’s talk "Embracing' and Creating Non-Acute Medical-Forensic Services: A Health Care Response to Violence” from the ENIGMA IPV Working Group and PINK Concussion’s 2024 IPV-BI virtual conference: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIMK...

All talks from the ENIGMA IPV & @pinkconcussions.bsky.social 2024 IPV-BI virtual conference are now available on YouTube! If you missed the conference or would like to rewatch any talks, scan the QR code or follow the link below: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Our final keynote speaker for the CCN-RCC 5th Annual Meeting is Dr. Carrie Esopenko (@cesopenko.bsky.social). Dr. Esopenko will speak about intimate partner violence, global collaboration and @enigmaipv.bsky.social. Full program: www.ccn-rccevent.com/agenda

Join us for our next ENIGMA GKEN Fireside Chat on Intimate Partner Violence and Pregnancy When: Tuesday, May 27th at 4pm EST Where: Zoom Register at enigma.gken@gmail.com