Governor Healey Proclaims June 2026 National Aphasia Awareness Month in Massachusetts
Returning to College after Injury with a Change in Mindset: How ICCR Helped Theo Visco
December 18, 2025 Overcoming Injury Theo Visco was 20 years old and a sophomore in college when he experienced a helmeted ski accident on March 12th, 2025, that put him in a coma for five days. The accident had caused him to be unable to move the entire right side of his body and left […]
Learning in Action: Boston Public School Students Explore Research at CBR
November 7th, 2025 On Friday, November 7th, the BU Center for Brain Recovery (CBR) welcomed a group of juniors and seniors from various local Boston Public Schools (BPS). In an effort coordinated by BU’s Office of Government & Community Affairs in partnership with BU Admissions, BPS students visited Boston University’s campus, explored BU spaces, and […]
How Speech Therapy Helps with Brain Recovery
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) It is commonly understood that Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) assist children during the developmental stages of speech, but SLPs work with patients of all ages, including adults who have experienced a brain injury resulting in aphasia. Speech-Language Pathology can play a critical role in the brain recovery process, but it is often overlooked […]
The Brink: Aphasia Robs Millions of Communication. Boston University Is Helping Them Regain Their Voice
On April 7th, The Brink published the article “Aphasia Robs Millions of Communication. Boston University Is Helping Them Regain Their Voice”, highlighting how Boston University’s Aphasia Resource Center (ARC) and Center for Brain Recovery (CBR) have been supporting people affected by aphasia. Read the full article
BU Center for Brain Recovery Researchers Work to Address Health Disparities in Post-Stroke Aphasia
Addressing Health Disparities in Post-Stroke Aphasia Stroke recovery is a journey that extends beyond the physical healing process, delving into the realms of communication and social integration. For many, the aftermath of a stroke includes aphasia – a condition characterized by difficulty in speaking, understanding language, writing, or reading. However, not all stroke survivors face […]