Boston University CTE Center

Thank you to Boston University and Boston University Experts for the new series “CTE: How BU Is Changing the Game.” We are grateful for the opportunity to share a more in-depth look at our research and the work that our team does everyday. And most of all, we are grateful to highlight the critical role of our brain donor families who generously and bravely contribute to this work and continue to share their stories. It is an honor to work with these families and our work is not possible without each and every one of them. We look forward to sharing more as we work toward new milestones and research achievements. Stay tuned to learn more and you can check out the five-part series now at: https://lnkd.in/euqyqNnq

During Brain Injury Awareness Month, learn more about myths and misconceptions related to head injuries.

During Women's History Month, check out our clinical studies that are recruiting women and stay tuned to learn more about representation and closing the gender gap in research. Learn more about our studies at https://lnkd.in/e4zkRszD

Today, Jenna Groh from my lab successfully defended her PhD dissertation titled "The Effects of Repetitive Head Impacts in Former Contact Sport Athletes: An Examination of Long-Term Health Outcomes and a Novel Pattern of White Matter Hyperintensities." I could not be more proud of her on this accomplishment. This is what's all about - training the next generation of scientists. Jenna is well on her way to becoming a leader in the field!

BU’s annual Giving Day is three weeks away! On Wednesday, April 9, consider making a gift to the BU CTE Center to help us advance CTE research and provide more life-changing diagnoses for families. If you’d like to donate early, you can do so here: bit.ly/bucte_givingday25. We are grateful for your support! You can learn more about BU's Giving Day here: https://lnkd.in/eKsBdT4v

Congratulations to Jenna Groh, a PhD student in the Alosco lab, who successfully defended her dissertation yesterday! We are proud of all her achievements and look forward to continuing to work with her as a postdoc in the CTE Center. Congrats, Dr. Groh!

During Brain Injury Awareness Month, we are sharing information on the difference between pledging a brain and brain donation. You can visit bu.edu/cte to learn more.

Our March Cognitive Kit is now live! March honors Women’s History Month and Brain Injury Awareness Month and?we are sharing a book recommendation, coloring page, journal page, word search, and some additional resources and further reading. Please visit https://lnkd.in/e5_xx9jy to view the kit.

Save the date! BU’s annual Giving Day is just four weeks away. On Wednesday, April 9, consider making a gift to the BU CTE Center to help us advance CTE research and provide more life-changing diagnoses for families. If you’d like to donate early, you can do so here:?bit.ly/bucte_givingday25. We are grateful for your support!

Register by 3/21 for the largest brain injury conference in Massachusetts – visit https://lnkd.in/eRbWwrrh to sign up or to learn more. Join us on March 26th & 27th for the 43rd Annual Brain Injury Conference, taking place at the Best Western Royal Plaza in Marlborough, MA. ***Walk-ins won’t be accepted this year, so be sure to register by March 21st!*** This event is for survivors, caregivers, family members, professionals, and community members to come together to learn about new developments in the field of brain injury and to network and connect with one another. If you missed the “Early Bird” rates, you can still get a discount on your conference registration if you are a BIA-MA member! Visit biama.org/annualconference for more information. Questions about the Annual Conference can be sent to [email protected].