The Canadian Concussion Centre is the world’s first program dedicated to a four-pronged approach to concussions: research, education, diagnosis and treatment. The project is based at the Krembil Neuroscience Centre at the University Health Network’s Toronto Western Hospital, and is led by internationally acclaimed concussion expert, Dr. Charles Tator. The team includes world leaders in brain injury, cognition, imaging, mental health and clinical care working together to determine how concussions can affect us all.
The CFL Alumni Association has taken a leadership role in promoting research and awareness of brain injury and concussion. The CFL alumni involvement includes former players, Leo Ezerins, Executive Director, CFL Alumni Association and on the Advisory Group Matt Dunigan.
The research is designed to better understand the full spectrum of concussions, in particular, persistent symptoms of concussion and the delayed effects of multiple concussions.
Our MISSION is to identify who has and who is at risk of developing the delayed neurodegeneration associated with multiple concussions. We are developing better diagnostic tools to detect the effects of multiple concussions, and we are trying to figure out the underlying causes of their long term effects. All of the above information is used to develop mechanism-based treatments to prevent or minimize the enduring effects of multiple concussions.
Note: The study will cover the travel expenses (hotel, flight, and per diem) incurred to participate in the research program in Toronto. Plan on two days of testing.
If you are interested in being a participant in the research study or to donate your brain please contact:
Clinical Research Coordinator, Mozhgan Khodadadi, 416-603-5800 ext. 4025
Email: Mozhgan.Khodadadi@uhn.ca
