Cole J. Kennedy

Cole J. Kennedy is a Doctoral student of Clinical Neuropsychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Victoria. He is a Student Senator, a member of the CORTEX lab, a Student Affiliate of the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health, and is the Graduate Student Research Lead for the BC Consensus on Brain Injury. Additionally, Cole is the Founder, Lead Researcher & Project Manager of DECISION–MAP (Database of Evidence Concerning Interventions Supporting the Intersections Of Neurotrauma–Mental health, & Addictions Problems). Inspired by his clinical experiences supporting survivors of brain injury in the community, Cole’s previous research examined the clinical sequalae and management of sport-related concussion in elite athletes, whereas his more recent research aims to better the lives of those struggling with concurrent acquired brain injury, psychiatric disorders, and substance use/addictions through a variety of community-engaged and patient-oriented approaches.