New Advances in Traumatic Brain Injury

Topic Information

Dear Colleagues, 

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) represents one of the leading causes of death and disability globally and continues to pose a significant burden on healthcare systems and society. Owing to its complex and heterogeneous nature, TBI presents substantial challenges in diagnosis, acute management, and long-term recovery. In recent years, important advances have improved our understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms of injury and have led to the development of new biomarkers, advanced imaging modalities, and innovative therapeutic approaches. In parallel, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and precision medicine are creating new opportunities for personalized care and outcome prediction.

We are pleased to invite investigators and healthcare professionals to contribute to this Topic entitled “New Advances in Traumatic Brain Injury.” The objective of this collection is to provide a comprehensive overview of recent progress and future perspectives in TBI research and clinical management.

Aim and Scope

This Topic seeks to encourage multidisciplinary collaboration and support the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical practice. The topic is well aligned with the journal’s focus on neuroscience, neurology, neurocritical care, rehabilitation, and related biomedical disciplines. By integrating basic, translational, and clinical research, this collection aims to enhance our understanding of TBI pathophysiology and promote the development of more effective diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Suggested Themes and Article Types

Original research articles, review articles, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and perspective papers are welcome. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Mechanisms and pathophysiology of traumatic brain injury;
• Neuroinflammation and secondary injury processes;
• Blood-based and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers;
• Advanced neuroimaging techniques and multimodal monitoring;
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in TBI;
• Precision medicine and personalized treatment strategies;
• Acute management and neurocritical care approaches;
• Surgical treatment and optimization of patient outcomes;
• Mild traumatic brain injury and concussion;
• Pediatric and aging-related traumatic brain injury;
• Repetitive head injury and chronic traumatic encephalopathy;
• Neuroprotective therapies and emerging interventions;
• Cognitive, emotional, and psychiatric sequelae of TBI;
• Rehabilitation and strategies to enhance functional recovery;
• Long-term outcomes and health-related quality of life;
• Prognostic indicators and predictive models;
• Experimental and translational models of TBI;
• Digital health technologies and wearable devices in neurotrauma.

Dr. Valentina Di Pietro
Prof. Dr. Firas Kobeissy
Topic Editors

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Participating Journals

Journal Name	Impact Factor	CiteScore	Launched Year	First Decision (median)	APC
Current Issues in Molecular Biology cimb	4.1	5.0	1999	15.5 Days	CHF 2400	Submit
Inflammation Journal inflammj	-	-	2026	15.0 days *	CHF 1000	Submit
International Journal of Molecular Sciences ijms	5.6	10.0	2000	17.5 Days	CHF 2900	Submit
International Journal of Translational Medicine ijtm	-	2.8	2021	21.3 Days	CHF 1200	Submit
Medicina medicina	2.9	4.6	1920	17.4 Days	CHF 2200	Submit

* Median value for all MDPI journals in the first half of 2026.

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