A new brain injury study by the Boston University CTE Center reports 40 percent of the brains of young athletes with contact sports experience showed signs of injury.
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Millions of people, including athletes who play contact sports, members of the military and victims of domestic violence, are exposed to repetitive head impacts (RHI), which is the primary risk factor for developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Medical Campus Promotes 13 Faculty to Associate Professor
A total of 13 faculty from the School of Medicine, Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, and School of Public Health have been promoted to the rank of associate professor. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi Promotions
They have earned national recognition as leaders in their respective fields
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A leader in autism research, an expert in molecular and genetic mechanisms that underlie the aging process, and a prominent researcher in veteran eating disorders are among the 13 faculty on Boston University’s Medical Campus who have recently been promoted to the rank of associate professor. All are nationally recognized experts in their respective fields.
Study reveals that brain injuries can cause intracellular transport defects that can potentially lead to protein build-up and neurodegenerative disease.