On this 6th episode of Talking Heads: Fresh Topics in Sports Neuropsychology, Dr. Danielle Kaplan and Dr. Kate Higgins talk with Shawn Eagle, PhD, a research assistant professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. The conversation focuses on his research using biomarkers to tailor concussion care, factors influencing physicians to…
In the critical early stages following a concussion or other traumatic brain injury, neuropsychologists play an essential role in patient recovery. Their expertise helps assess cognitive function and emotional well-being, ensuring a comprehensive approach to treatment. As highlighted in a recent article, timely intervention from neuropsychologist and SNS member, Dr. Summer Ott, significantly enhanced the…
In this 5th episode of “Talking Heads: The official podcast of the Sports Neuropsychology Society,” Dr. Kate Higgins and Dr. Lindy Fields talk with Dr. Ken Podell. Dr. Podell is a sports neuropsychologist and expert in telehealth concussion care. Whether you’re looking to expand into the telehealth space or just interested in learning about concussion…
In this video Heather Bouchard interviews Dr. Danielle Ransom regarding her upcoming talk at the SNS Symposium in May titled, “Advancing Safety in Motorsports: A Review of Medical and Engineering Innovations in INDYCAR Racing”. Dr. Danielle Ransom is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and subspecialist in pediatric neuropsychology at the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences at…
In this 4th episode of “Talking Heads: The Official Podcast of the Sports Neuropsychology Society”, host Dr. Kate Higgins sits down with Dr. Todd Caze, a sports neuropsychologist and owner of a concussion clinic in Omaha, Nebraska. They discuss Dr. Caze’s experiences that fostered his passion for cultural neuropsychology and how Dr. Caze is using this lens…
In this video, Maddy Doucette interviews Dr. Jonathan Hakun regarding his upcoming talk at the SNS Symposium in May titled, “Ambulatory Assessment in Concussion Clinical Care”. Dr. Hakun is the director of the Cognitive and Mobile Phenotyping Neurolaboratory at Penn State University College of Medicine. His research is focused on the cognitive neuroscience of aging,…
In this video Heather Bouchard interviews Dr. Todd Caze regarding his upcoming talk at the SNS Symposium in May titled, “Concussion Through a Socio-Cultural Lens. Dr. Todd Caze is a fellowship-trained sports neuropsychologist and one of the first to complete a two-year sports medicine fellowship in pediatric concussion. He treats patients through the Caze Concussion…
In this video Heather Bouchard interviews Dr. Anthony Kontos regarding his upcoming talk at the SNS Symposium in May titled, “Evidence-Based Approach to a Multi-Domain Assessment. Dr. Anthony Kontos is a professor and vice-chair of clinical research in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh, and research director of the Concussion Research…
In this video, Dr. Kaitlin Riegler interviews Dr. Angel Brutus regarding her upcoming talk at the SNS Symposium in May titled, Athlete Mental Health: Cultural Implications for Education and Intervention Efforts.” Dr. Brutus is a member of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee’s psychological services leadership team within the sports medicine department. Dr. Brutus is a Certified…
In this video, Maddy Doucette interviews Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth regarding her upcoming talk at the SNS Symposium in May titled, “Ethics: Use Your Head Here Too”. Dr. Elizabeth Pieroth is a Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and is the Director of the Concussion Program at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and Rush University Medical Center. For more information about the SNS Symposium…