| NEW Episode 13: Stefan Duma, PhD, Virginia Tech
Are you familiar with the Virginia Tech Helmet Ratings, or have you had the chance to use them? Did you know that over twenty helmets have received the highest rating for concussion risk reduction? Dr. Stefan Duma is the mastermind behind these injury prevention efforts. Interestingly, before he became a "research junkie," Dr. Duma worked at the Pringles factory and even organized the daily washing of UPS trucks in Tennessee. In this episode, you won't want to miss Dr. Duma sharing his professional journey of using scientific data to make informed technical decisions 😉 (Please note: the winking face emoji happens to be Dr. Duma's most frequently used emoji, and it's not a typo!) | | | | |
Episode 12: William Meehan, MD, Boston Children's Hospital Growing up with 17 cousins and many neighborhood children, Dr. Meehan's childhood was filled with cherished moments. Known as the "bad boy" in his high school days, Bill's passion lay in the realm of theater and sports. But what changed? What inspired him to pursue a medical degree at Harvard Medical School and embark on a professional journey in sports medicine? Make sure you catch this episode, especially if you share fond memories of playing "ghost in the graveyard" as a child, and have a love for outdoor adventures like Dr. Meehan! | | | | |
Episode 11: Darren Campbell, MD, Brigham Young University Dr. Campbell has a rich background in military service, having spent numerous years caring for members of the armed forces before returning to his alma mater. In this episode, he shared his childhood memory of growing up in Utah with 6 siblings, and his first job working in a construction company carrying bricks and mud. He also spoke about his experience in various international locations, including Taiwan, Korea, Hawaii, and Afghanistan. | | | | |
Episode 10: Jay Clugston, MD, MS, University of Florida Health How did an agroforestry major pivot his professional career into sports medicine and eventually become the team physician for the Florida Gators? Follow the journey of Dr. Jay Clugston in this episode, where he shared stories growing up in Athens, Georgia, his personal and professional challenges, and his experience of participating in the NCAA's COVID-19 response committee since March 2020. | | | | |
Episode 9: Thomas McAllister, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine Despite having both parents in the medical field, Dr. McAllister did not grow up wanting to be a medical doctor. How did his passion for marine biology turn into psychiatry and TBI rehabilitation? Be sure to catch this episode as Tom openly shares his guilty pleasure, favorite movie, and dream of being good at kitesurfing one day. | | | | |
Episode 8: Kristy Arbogast, PhD, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Dr. Arbogast shared her childhood memory, the little-known secret of being a cheerleading captain in high school, and how her academic training in biomedical engineering from Duke helped translate into a professional journey in injury prevention, particularly in the area of motor vehicle safety. | | | | |
Episode 7: Jarrett Irons, Former U-M Football Co-Captain, 1995 & 1996 Mr. Jarrett Irons is U-M's former football co-captain, in 1995 and 1996, and current Advisory Board member of the Concussion Center. In this episode, Jarrett shared his favorite childhood memories growing up in Texas, his personal journey navigating a collegiate and professional athletic career, and "a life after football." | | | | |
Episode 6: Christina Master, MD, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) In this episode, Dr. Master discussed how the unexpected "midlife crisis" of pursuing a sports medicine fellowship had transformed her professional career. She shared personal stories growing up as the second generation Taiwanese girl in Syracuse, her obsession with bubble tea, her fear of missing out (FOMO), and dream of one day meeting former President Obama. | | | | |
Episode 5: Kevin Guskiewicz, PhD, University of North Carolina Many of us know Dr. Guskiewicz as the chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, but do you know he dreams of one day owning a Dairy Queen? Tune in today to hear Dr. Guskiewicz's life stories growing up in Latrobe, PA, and how they helped shape who he is today. | | | | |
Episode 4: Johna Register-Mihalik, PhD, University of North Carolina Dr. Register-Mihalik's research interests include the negative consequences, prevention, education, and clinical management of sports and recreational traumatic brain injury. Her primary work centers on novel behavioral and clinical interventions to improve the prevention and care for concussions across the lifespan. | | | | |
Episode 3: Mike McCrea, PhD, Medical College of Wisconsin Dr. McCrea is the Eminent Scholar and Vice Chair of Research in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He also serves as an advisory board member for the U-M Concussion Center. Dr. McCrea joins us in this episode to share his personal stories, such as his childhood memories, family, and the biggest challenges he faced in his career. | | | | |
Episode 2: Sidney Hinds, MD, Retired COL U.S. Army Medical Corps As a West Point graduate, Dr. Sidney Hinds went to medical school after the first Gulf War and was fascinated by neuroanatomy while providing clinical care in the military. In this episode, Dr. Hinds discussed the importance of addressing mTBI/ concussion care for wounded warriors. Now retired, traveling, pop culture, bike riding, and classic rock are back on his priority list. | | | | |
Episode 1: Robert Stern, PhD, Boston University As the Director of Clinical Research for the Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center, Dr. Robert Stern has dedicated his research to traumatic brain injuries and long-term neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's and CTE. But did you know he grew up aspiring to be a baseball player and a Broadway star? What changed? Tune in today for more behind the scene story. | | | | Concussion Headliners: Behind the Scenes with the Experts is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and other streaming platforms. Are there other concussion researchers, clinicians, and advocates that you would like to get to know better? If so, please send your suggestions to concussioncenter@umich.edu. We would love to hear from you! | | Join the Concussion Conversation | | | | |
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