Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Lecture Series
Tue, May 14, 2024 7:30 AM - Tue, May 14, 2024 9:00 AM at MSU College of Human Medicine Secchia Center, 15 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids
Please join us.
You are invited to breakfast on May 14 for an engaging presentation on sport-related concussions at the spring 2024 Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Lecture. Hosted by Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, this lecture series celebrates Ambassador Secchia's spirit of collaboration and innovation. For our second lecture in the series, the college warmly welcomes Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, PhD, a neuroscientist and nationally recognized expert on sport-related concussions.
Tuesday, May 14
7:30 a.m. — 9:00 a.m.
- Location: MSU College of Human Medicine Secchia Center
15 Michigan Street NE, Grand Rapids. - Complimentary breakfast will be served.
- Questions? Contact Melissa Kacos at kacosmel@msu.edu.
Sport-Related Concussions
In his first research presentation since joining Michigan State University, Dr. Guskiewicz will share his groundbreaking findings on traumatic brain injury and how his work influenced concussion guidelines in the NFL and NCAA, resulting in a 50% reduction in concussions on kickoffs since 2011.
About the Speaker
Kevin M. Guskiewicz, PhD, is the founding director of the Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center and the Center for the Study of Retired Athletes. In 2011, Dr. Guskiewicz received the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship for his innovative work on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sport-related concussions. In 2013, Time magazine named him a Game Changer, one of 18 “innovators and problem-solvers that are inspiring change in America.”
Dr. Guskiewicz maintains an active research portfolio and has published over 200 peer-reviewed papers in the areas of sports medicine and neuroscience. He earned his bachelor’s degree in athletic training from West Chester University, a master’s degree in exercise physiology/athletic training from the University of Pittsburgh and a doctorate in sports medicine from the University of Virginia.
About the Series
The Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Lecture Series encourages collaboration among biomedical researchers, faculty, students, and entrepreneurs within the medical industry. Made possible by philanthropic support from the Secchia family, the series was established in 2023 by the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine to support the value of free enterprise as it pertains to medical research. It features biomedical researchers, medical industry entrepreneurs and business executives, and other experts from the health care community.
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