August 2, 2023
Two Tenure Track (Open Rank) Faculty Positions Available
The University of Michigan Concussion Center invites nominations and applications for two tenure-track faculty positions to work at one of the world’s preeminent research institutions. As one of the highest-ranked public universities in the…
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November 27, 2023
Understanding Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Female Athletes and Military Cadets
Concussion/mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) is a prevalent concern, especially in specific populations such as collegiate female athletes and military service academy cadets. Despite the recognition of concussions in these…
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November 27, 2023
Connecting visual symptoms and concussion
With concussions occurring in around four million people every year, it’s no surprise that the types of symptoms experienced vary from patient to patient. Given that a significant portion of…
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September 18, 2023
Partnering with Michigan Athletics
The Concussion Center has offered baseline testing in collaboration with Michigan Athletics since 2018. This year, we continue our endeavor to gain valuable data and reinforce our commitment to student-athletes…
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September 18, 2023
From elite gymnastics to medical school: Sabrina Vega sets the bar high
“There was no question. The minute I got the acceptance here, I knew I was coming to Ann Arbor”. Those were the words of Sabrina Vega back in August 2021…
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September 18, 2023
Detroit Public School Community District Athletic Symposium: Safeguarding Tomorrow’s Athletes
Dr. Abigail Bretzin and Ms. Michaela Broadnax represented the U-M Concussion Center at the Detroit Public School Community District’s (DPSCD) Athletic Symposium in [month]. This event saw the participation of approximately 180 coaches from the district, who gathered to deepen… -
August 28, 2023
National Concussion Awareness Day
With nearly 4 million concussions each year, it’s crucial to maintain our focus on acknowledging, supporting, and raising awareness about mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI). Beyond symptom recognition, it’s equally important to highlight the numerous options for individuals and families seeking… -
June 15, 2023
Introducing the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool – 6th Edition (SCAT6)
A landmark development in concussion management, the most recent iteration of the Sport Concussion Assessment Tool, known as SCAT6, has been published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The SCAT6 is a thoroughly researched, standardized, and evidence-based tool used… -
June 15, 2023
Unveiling the Latest CISG Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport
We are thrilled to share an important milestone in sports medicine – the latest release of the international Concussion in Sport Group (CISG) consensus statement on the management of sports concussions, hot off the press from the British Journal of… -
June 3, 2023
One Helmet at a Time: Empowering Communities through Pop-up Safety Town
The Concussion Center is proud to support Dr. Andy Hashikawa’s Pop-up Safety Town initiative, providing age-focused injury prevention resources to Michigan’s underserved communities. Pop-Up Safety Town, a unique program dedicated to pediatric injury prevention education supported by AAA and the…
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