Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium, April 22
April 8, 2010
Contact: University Relations
Phone: 410.837.5739
Ann McKee, nationally-recognized expert and researcher on traumatic brain injury in athletes, will be the keynote speaker at the University of Baltimore School of Law's half-day symposium, "Traumatic Brain Injury: Implications for Sport and Health," on Thursday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.in the School of Law's Moot Court Room, 1415 Maryland Ave. The symposium is free and open to the public. (Attendance details below.)
The growing body of research about the effect of concussion and repetitive head injuries in athletes at all levels is forcing rule changes concerning protections for and treatment of athletes. McKee, who serves on the faculty at Boston University's School of Medicine, will speak about her research at the Bedford Veterans Affairs Medical Center—the so-called "brain bank"—as well as how this research can translate into protections for athletes and others at risk for injury.
Other confirmed panelists at the event include Thom Mayer, medical director for the National Football League; Yvette Rooks, team physician for the University of Maryland Terrapins; and Kenneth Fine, team physician for District of Columbia Public Schools. Former professional football players Mel Owens, now an attorney who represents other former players in workers' compensation claims (see this April 7 New York Times article featuring Owens); and Stan White, an assistant football coach at the Gilman School in Baltimore, will also participate.
This event is co-sponsored by the School of Law's Center for Sport and the Law.
Due to limited seating, pre-registration for this event is recommended but not required. For a full agenda or to register, go here.
For more information, contact the Office of External Relations at 410.837.5648 or send an e-mail to lawevents@ubalt.edu.
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