Research Summit Focuses on Female Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury

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MEDIA ADVISORY

WASHINGTON (Feb. 10, 2016) — PINKconcussions and Georgetown University Medical Center , with support for the NCAA Sports Science Institute and US Lacrosse , are hosting the first summit to explore gender differences of female brain injuries including symptoms, treatment and recovery to develop a better model of care.

The International Summit on Female Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury will be held Saturday, Feb. 27 at Georgetown University.

WHAT:
Experts in concussion research to present the latest research in:

  • Pediatrics to geriatrics: concussions and other TBIs across the female life cycle
  • Sports and sports medicine – youth, high school, college, Olympics
  • Domestic violence
  • Military service

WHEN:
Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016

7:30am – Registration
8am to 5:30pm – Research presentations
6pm to 7:30pm – Special panels with journalists and athletes

Click here for details about presentations and panels.

WHERE:
Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O Streets NW, Washington, DC

MEDIA RSVP:  Space is limited. Journalists wishing to attend should RSVP: km463@georgetown.edu.

Read how one female athlete describes her concussion experience and how it differs from many reported concussions in males . 

This summit is endorsed by the Brain Injury Association of America, Brain Injury Canada and the Women’s Sports Foundation.