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Did you ever wonder how your favorite concussion researcher got interested in concussions? Or, what motivates them every day? Or, maybe even, what is their favorite podcast or current playlist? Join the U-M Concussion Center as we have informal conversations with world-renowned concussion researchers and friends of the center to help you get to know them a little better.
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Dr. Jeff Barth, the creator of sport concussion research, joins us to discuss his groundbreaking work that has reshaped athlete safety worldwide. From his roots in New Jersey playing basketball and lacrosse to founding the UVA Brain Injury and Sports Concussion Institute, Dr. Barth shares his journey, his impact on professional sports, and his vision for the future of neuropsychology.
In this episode, we explore the inspiring path of Dr. Geoff Manley—Chief of Neurosurgery at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Vice Chair of Neurological Surgery at UCSF. Dr. Manley shares how growing up in Kentucky with a love for fixing things shaped his unique journey into medicine. Dr. Manley’s work spans groundbreaking TBI research, including the Transforming Research and Clinical Knowledge in Traumatic Brain Injury (TRACK-TBI) and TBI Endpoints Development (TED) Initiative pr...
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Carolyn Emery, a leading expert in injury prevention in youth sports and concussion research. Growing up in Ottawa, Dr. Emery's love for sports ranging from alpine ski racing to water polo fueled her career in physiotherapy, which later sparked her transition into injury epidemiology. Hear how her journey from clinical training at Queen's University to a professorship at the University of Calgary has shaped her groundbreaking research, leading initiatives...
In this episode, we sit down with Czech-Swiss neurologist Dr. Jiří Dvořák, one of the world's foremost experts in sports medicine and spinal health. Born in a small village in Czechoslovakia, Jiří's path changed dramatically after the Soviet invasion in 1968, leading him to complete his medical studies in Switzerland. Over his 40-year career at the Spine Unit of the Schulthess Clinic in Zurich, he specialized in spinal disease prevention and sports medicine, eventually serving as FIFA’s...
In this episode of Concussion Headliners, Dr. Donna Broshek, a renowned neuropsychologist, shares her journey from aspiring engineer to leading expert in sports concussions and epilepsy. She discusses her clinical work at UVA, where she directs multiple neuropsychology and concussion programs, and her significant contributions to organizations like the Sports Neuropsychology Society and the NBA Concussion Committee. Dr. Broshek also reflects on her experiences with leadership and mentorship i...
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