September 25, 2026
The University of Michigan Concussion Center is proud to welcome Dr. Asheesh Bedi, MD to our Advisory Board! We also congratulate Dr. Bedi on receiving the Arthur C. Rettig Award for Academic Excellence from the NFL Physicians Society (NFLPS). This…
September 18, 2026
On September 18, National Concussion Awareness Day, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell commended the University of Michigan Concussion Center with an official statement into the Congressional Record. Her tribute highlights our groundbreaking research, specialized clinical care, and educational outreach aimed at advancing…
September 15, 2026
Recovery from a traumatic brain injury requires more than just scans, rest, and physical therapy. It takes a whole-person approach to help patients navigate the emotional and physical hurdles of daily life. We sat down with Becca Squires, a LMSW…
June 9, 2026
Dr. James (JT) Eckner, Associate Director for Research at the University of Michigan Concussion Center and a leader in applying Learning Health System (LHS) principles to concussion care, recently presented as part of the U-M Learning Health Systems Speaker Series.…
June 9, 2026
In May 2026, Dr. Eleanna Varangis presented a synthesis of her latest research at the 2026 ACSM Annual Meeting as part of a symposium with Drs. Jaclyn Caccese, Hector Arciniega, and Niki Konstantinides. Dr. Varangis’ presentation covered her lab’s work…
June 8, 2026
The University of Michigan Concussion Center and Michigan Medicine’s Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) are thrilled to welcome Amy J. Jak, PhD, as our newest faculty member. Dr. Jak joins the U-M community as a nationally recognized clinical…
June 4, 2026
In April 2026, Concussion Center member, Dr. Abigail Bretzin, Research Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, presented her latest concussion research at the 2026 Isokinetic Conference: Football Medicine: Return to Performance with the goal to merge cutting edge research with top level…
May 29, 2026
Dr. Steven Broglio, founder and director of the University of Michigan Concussion Center, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Robert L. Moody Prize for Distinguished Initiatives in Brain Injury. Presented by NASHIA, the award honors visionary leadership that…
April 1, 2026
Join us for the 2026 Speaker Series kickoff, hosted by Michigan Athletics and the University of Michigan Concussion Center, on Thursday, April 9, at 11:00 AM, featuring internationally recognized neurosurgeon and sports safety leader Dr. Allen Sills. In his presentation, “Can…
December 4, 2025
Congratulations to our Associate Director for the Engagement and Education Core, Dr. Jonathan Lifshitz, on being named a Michigan Impact Professor through the University of Michigan’s Look to Michigan Faculty Expansion Program. This prestigious professorship recognizes Dr. Lifshitz’s exceptional potential…
