# Event Details - **Event Name**: RECOVER Injury Research Centre 2026 Symposium - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event Description**: Aligning Science and Systems – Delivering Better Outcomes After InjuryAbout this EventTuesday, May 5 20269:00 am to 6:30 pm including a canapé receptionBrisbane Convention and Exhibition CentreGrey Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101Join us for the RECOVER Injury Research Centre 2026 Symposium: Aligning Science and Systems – Delivering Better Outcomes After Injury, where researchers, clinicians, policymakers and consumers will come together to discuss how research can better support people recovering from motor vehicle injuries.The program will showcase current work from across RECOVER’s research programs, including:Advances in understanding and treating musculoskeletal injury, particularly whiplash-associated disorders.Technology-enabled care, including research on chronic pain, vocational and communication rehabilitation after brain injury, and wheelchair prescription and training after spinal cord injury.RECOVER Injury Research Centre is a joint initiative of the and The University of Queensland.ProgramKeynoteRethinking Whiplash Through a Neural LensAnnina Schmidfocused, Professor of Pain Neurosciences and a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences at Oxford UniversityEach year, 20-50 million people worldwide experience whiplash injuries, often from car accidents. The most common type of whiplash injury, called Whiplash Associated Disorder grade II (WADII), is traditionally viewed as a musculoskeletal condition without overt nerve injury. Consequently, treatments for WADII are largely focused on treating the musculoskeletal nature or psychological factors (e.g., NSAIDs, physiotherapy, reassurance). However, these interventions have at best small effects with up to 50% of patients developing persistent pain. There is, however, a growing body of evidence suggesting that some patients with WADII may exhibit neural pathology and neuroinflammation, potentially contributing to their symptoms. In this plenary, I will synthesise this evolving body of evidence and present data from our recent longitudinal cohort study supporting a neural contribution to WADII. Reframing whiplash through a neural lens offers new insights into its mechanisms and opens the door to more targeted assessment and management strategies.Guest speakersPerspectives of a funding partner – the future of research partnershipsGaenor WalkerActing Insurance Commissioner, Motor Accident Insurance Commission (MAIC) QueenslandDrawing on data insights from statutory insurance schemes, including the National Injury Insurance Scheme Queensland, Gaenor will outline the strategic imperatives driving funding and the critical link between research and real-world outcomes. Gain insight into how sustainable, system-focused approaches can deliver meaningful, long-term benefits for people injured on Queensland roads. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-brisbane/recover-injury-research-centre-2026-symposium/100001983419189187 - **Event Categories**: art, nonprofit, workshops, exhibitions, fine-arts, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 50, max: 125, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: South Brisbane - **state**: QL - **country**: Australia - **location**: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre - **lat**: -27.4764671 - **long**: 153.0184001 - **full address**: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Grey Street, South Brisbane, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: RECOVER Injury Research Centre 2026 Symposium - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/48af660b35ed7988a52060baa08bac2f3828210323a79aaf7349bef02e7b6117-rimg-w1200-h675-dc502577-gmir.jpg?v=1774100888 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is RECOVER Injury Research Centre 2026 Symposium being held? - **A:** RECOVER Injury Research Centre 2026 Symposium takes place on Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Tue, 05 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Grey Street, South Brisbane, Australia. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for RECOVER Injury Research Centre 2026 Symposium? - **A:** Ticket prices for RECOVER Injury Research Centre 2026 Symposium range from AUD 50 to AUD 125 depending on the ticket type. 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