The Brain and Trauma Foundation Graubünden looks back on a successful 2024, marked by groundbreaking research findings and significant progress in social integration. Of particular note is the work of the La Cumpogna program, led by job coach Angelica Tuor, which has successfully integrated people with special needs into the primary labor market—creating not only employment opportunities but also strengthening the self-esteem of those affected. The cooperation with the Landquart School also demonstrates impressively how, through the involvement of civil service workers, children with disabilities can be effectively supported within the education system.

In the field of research, vigilance studies produced surprising insights: the master’s thesis by Tanja Schell-Klee on gender-specific differences in ADHD, and the bachelor’s thesis by Manuela Ackeret on vigilance patterns in children, open up new perspectives for more precise diagnostics. Also innovative was the bachelor’s thesis by Jacqueline Thiele and Sofia Maissen, who for the first time investigated the central-sensory index (ZSI) as a neurophysiological marker in ADHD—breaking new scientific ground. Yannick Schneider’s award-winning research on the effects of methylphenidate on vigilance processes further underscores the foundation’s scientific excellence.

These works clearly reflect the GTSG’s core mission: Understand before we treat. The innovative FOKUSS project to support families will enter its main phase in 2025, demonstrating how neurobiological insights can directly benefit families with children affected by ADHD. The 2024 Annual Report vividly documents how the foundation builds bridges between research and practice—for a strong tomorrow, connected with all senses.