PhD Candidate at the University of British Columbia studying psychological barriers and facilitators to concussion recovery.

Joined November 2014
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11yrs ago to the day our Loving, Vibrant, Awesome son Benjamin played a Schoolboy game of Rugby. Tragically it would be his last. Could I ask you to remember him and post “If In Doubt, Sit Them Out in memory of Benjamin Robinson” Help shine a light on our darkest day. 🙏
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“My hope is that our research will support family physicians in identifying and initiating early treatment interventions for mild traumatic brain injury,” says Dr. Noah Silverberg about his recent study: vchri.ca/stories/articles/20… @DMCBrainHealth @GFStrongRRP
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Our very own Thalia Otamendi doing a great job presenting at Tapestry Talks on her MSc work in concussion recovery! @totamend @RSECinfo
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We are partnering with @heads_together to launch #HeadsUp: using the power of football to change the game on mental health.
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Former @UNCEXSS and @UNCPsych alum, Breton Asken, discussed what chronic traumatic encephalopathy is in regards to sport-related concussion and what we know (and don't) so far. To sum up, 'go forth and debate intelligently'! #Gfeller2019
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Big Read: There's no one Marcus Stroman trusts with his body more than trainer Nikki Huffman and he's not alone on the #BlueJays. @ShiDavidi on why... sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/ni…
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A huge crowd has gathered in front of the Discovery Stage to hear Thalia's concussion story. #brainhealthfair