May 16, 2019

PhD Student, Enrico Quilico Wins Change-Maker Award

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Congratulations to RSI PhD student, Enrico Quilico for winning the 2018 Change-Maker Award presented by Neurological Health Charities Canada.

This award recognizes individuals who have made a meaningful difference in improving the quality of life for Canadians living with brain conditions and Quilico has done just that.

Having survived a traumatic brain injury of his own has led Quilico to develop a sports participation program for individuals who have moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).

“I foresee this community program becoming an adjunct form of treatment after the final phases of rehabilitation have ceased.” - Enrico Quilico

In addition to this achievement, Quilico is also among the Top 25 finalists for SSHRC’s 2019 Storytellers challenge. He was selected by a panel of 25 expert judges from Canada and abroad from the more than 200 entries. Quilico will have the opportunity to compete in the Storytellers Showcase, which will be held at the 2019 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, taking place June 1 to 7 at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

For the full story on Quilico’s journey and achievements, visit the Faculty of Medicine website.