NABIS Award Winners
North American Brain Injury Society
18th Annual Conference on Brain Injury: Advancing Evidence Informed Clinical Care, Rehabilitation Outcomes and Lifelong Living
March 11-13, 2026 | Hilton Arlington National Landing Hotel
The NABIS Awards honor individuals whose work has significantly advanced understanding, treatment, and outcomes for people living with brain injury. This year’s recipients exemplify excellence across clinical practice, research, and innovation.
NABIS Legends Award
The NABIS Legend’s Award recognizes a lifetime of extraordinary contributions to the field of brain injury. Dr. Brent Masel is internationally recognized for his leadership, clinical expertise, and enduring commitment to improving care for individuals with traumatic brain injury. His work has shaped standards of practice and influenced generations of clinicians and researchers.
Brent E. Masel, MD
Centre for Neuro Skills
Brent E. Masel M.D. is the Executive Vice-President for Medical Affairs with the Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) which operates brain injury treatment facilities in California and Texas. He is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He is a graduate of Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. He came to UTMB for his internship and residency in Neurology.
He was in the private practice of Neurology for 17 years in Galveston and then served as the President and Medical Director at a post acute brain injury facility from 1994 -2017 before taking a position with CNS. He is presently a Board member of NABIS. He has served as Chairman of the Board of the Brain Injury Association of America and is presently the National Medical Director of BIAA.
He has conducted research and has over 60 publications in the areas of brain injury rehabilitation including virtual reality, hyperbaric oxygen treatment, sleep abnormalities, metabolic abnormalities, hormonal dysfunction, and the long- term medical issues from chronic brain injury. His greatest achievement is his two sons who are both physicians.
NABIS Award for Innovative Clinical Treatment
The NABIS Innovative Treatment Award recognizes pioneering approaches that improve treatment and rehabilitation for individuals with brain injury. Dr. Brian Greenwald is honored for his leadership in developing and implementing innovative, patient-centered treatment models that have transformed rehabilitation practices and outcomes.
Brian Greenwald, MD
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Dr. Brian Greenwald is the Medical Director of Rehabilitation Specialists. He is the Associate Fellowship Director for JFK Johnson’s Brain Injury Medicine fellowship. Dr. Greenwald is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
Dr. Greenwald completed his residency training in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. He was fellowship-trained in brain injury rehabilitation at Virginia Commonwealth University. He is board certified in both Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Brain Injury Medicine.
Dr. Greenwald has served on the Board of Trustees for the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey since 2002 and is currently the Vice President. Dr. Greenwald has been the recipient of multiple awards for his clinical work, research and teaching. Since 2009 he has recognized by his peers through the Castle Connolly surveys as one of the Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area. Dr. Greenwald has been extensively published in both peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in the area of brain injury rehabilitation. Currently he is involved in research studies to improve the care of brain injury survivors.
NABIS Outstanding Clinical Research Award
The NABIS Clinical Research Award honors outstanding achievement in clinical research that advances evidence-based care. Dr. Grant Iverson is recognized for his seminal contributions to brain injury research, including his work on assessment, outcomes, and recovery. His research has had a profound impact on clinical decision-making and patient care worldwide.
Grant Iverson, PhD
Harvard Medical School
Dr. Grant Iverson is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. He is the Director of the Concussion Research Program for the Schoen Adams Research Institute at Spaulding Rehabilitation. He is the Director of the Mass General for Children Sports Concussion Program. He is a leading proponent of a biopsychosocial model for conceptualizing both good and poor outcome from mild traumatic brain injury in athletes, civilians, active-duty military service members, and veterans.
