brain scan“See the Line” event Aug. 10 will educate athletes, coaches, parents, and the broader community about the serious impact of concussions.

Brain injury subject of medical and community presentations

Research updates for medical professionals and the public promise to further understanding of concussion and recovery, Aug. 10.

The “See the Line” event is the last in a 10-year series educating athletes, coaches, parents, and the broader community about the serious impact of concussions.

It will open with a Continuing Medical Education session from 8:30 a.m. to noon with a focus on clinical care, including:

  • How to approach care within unique patient populations;
  • Concussion markers; and
  • Imaging the injured brain.

A community symposium to follow at 1 p.m. will discuss the topics of concussion markers, the use of technology to determine brain function, and brain injury within different patient populations, as well as a panel discussion by the series founders on its goals and achievements.

The event is hosted by the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. Find more details on its website. To attend, register by Wednesday, Aug. 3.