Draft:University of Michigan Concussion Center

The University of Michigan Concussion Center was founded in 2018 under the U-M Bioscience Initiative. They are located in the School of Kinesiology in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Concussion Center has three main cores: research, concussion-related clinical care, as well as outreach and engagement. Their mission is to maximize societal and individual health through the pursuit of concussion knowledge.

The Concussion Center currently has member affiliations across 35 departments from 13 schools, colleges, and U-M campuses at Ann Arbor, Flint and Dearborn. The members of the Concussion Center have secured $6 million in grant funding in 2023 for research, contributing to a total of $84 million in awards since the Center's establishment in 2018.

Research Core
The Research Core supports and integrates U-M faculty to promote innovative research collaborations that expand concussion knowledge across the injury spectrum from the level of molecules and neurons to patients and populations. The research core has worked to enhance research capabilities, initiating new studies and broadening their research portfolio.

The Clinical Data and Populations Committee was created in 2023 to provide guidance and governance as well as reviewing active research activities recruiting concussion clinical populations across campus.

Active Projects as of May 2024:


 * U-M Alumni Neurological Health Study
 * NCAA-DoD CARE-SALTOS Integrated (CSI) Study
 * The Big Ten-Ivy League Epidemiology of Concussion Study in Student Athletes
 * CNRM-CGRP-2020 Treatment of Acute Post-Traumatic Headache with Erenumab 140 mg in Military Service Members and Civilians with mTBI

Clinical Core
The Clinical Core of the Concussion Center promotes joint efforts by researchers and clinicians to share their knowledge and expertise in translating and implementing science into concussion care. The Clinical Core also collaborates with other clinical partners across the university including Athletics Medicine, Recreational Sports, and University Health Services. The Center's primary clinical partner, NeuroSport was recognized as one of the top two sites by Michigan Medicine's Office of Patient Experience for performing the best care received for FY23 Q4. NeuroSport concussion care specializes in the treatment and prevention of neurological sports injuries as well as the management of primary neurological diseases that affect athletic performance. NeuroSport provides neurological care to around 1600 NCAA Division 1 and Olympic athletes. In conjunction with the University of Michigan MedSport Athletic trainers, NeuroSport provides direct neurologic care for 17 regional high schools.

As part of the Center's efforts to facilitate a personalized approach to concussion, the Clinical Core has been working closely with the Research Core to build a Concussion Learning Health System, using patient data to improve clinical care. The center has identified 23 research projects and 16 infrastructure/quality improvement initiatives falling under the Concussion Learning Health System.

Outreach & Engagement Core
The Concussion Center has formed partnerships within the U-M community, across Michigan, nationally and globally to disseminate scientifically-based information to impact policy and optimize concussion education.

The Center is working with U-M's Center for Academic Innovation and the School of Information to incorporate modern technology and innovation into outreach efforts. They are developing a "Concussion XR Module" and a "Concussion Navigator" mobile application.

Pop-Up Safety Town
Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Andy Hashikawa partnered with the Concussion Center and has received funding from American Automobile Association (AAA) and the Auto Club Group Foundation to support the Pop-up Safety Town initiative. Pop-up Safety Town aims to provide age-focused injury prevention resources to Michigan's underserved communities. This program is dedicated to pediatric injury prevention education and caters to young children and their families.

Pop-up Safety Town offers free helmets and educates families on proper helmet fitting techniques. During the 2023-2024 school year, seven Pop-up Safety events among other injury prevention events were held across the state of Michigan.

Additionally, Pop-Up Safety Town has four curriculum lessons that are available to the public. The lessons they have are helmet safety, dog bite prevention, medication safety and pedestrian safety.

Educational Resources
The U-M Concussion Center provides resources and materials for parents, athletes, athletic trainers, coaches and school staff. Digital Resources and print resources are available on the website to learn more about various concussion related information.

The Concussion Center offers two free online courses for community members: The Michigan Sport-Related Concussion Training Certification course and the Understanding Sport-Related Concussion Teachout. In collaboration with the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), the Michigan Sport Related Concussion Training Certification course provides information for athletic trainers, coaches, parents/guardians and athletes on concussion basics. The lead instructors for this course are Dr. Steven Broglio, Dr. Matt Lorincz, and Dr. JT Eckner. Completion of this course provides individuals with a certification of completion satisfying sport concussion training requirements in the State of Michigan.

Global Impact
Researchers and clinicians from the University of Michigan have given talks and presentations worldwide. Every year, members travel to different states, cities and countries to disseminate cutting-edge knowledge and share best practices within the scientific community. Interact with their Global Impact Map: U-M Concussion Center Global Impact Map


 * 150 Members
 * 500 Talks given across 25 countries
 * 20,000 Subscribers
 * 37,000 Concussion training certificate trainees

Membership
Concussion Center membership is available to the faculty, staff, and students who meet the following:


 * Record of demonstrated potential to enhance the Center's research, clinical care, outreach and engagement efforts
 * Willingness to participate in interdisciplinary collaborations
 * Commitment to contributing to the overall mission of the center

Concussion Scholars Program
U-M student members of the Concussion Center will be eligible for the Concussion Scholars Program. In partnership with the school and the Center's leadership, funds will be administered to support students and their research, travel, and internships related to concussion. Students benefit from the project experience, and gaining an impactful mentor relationship with concussion experts.

== Leadership == Concussion Center Director: Dr. Steven Broglio is the Director of the Michigan Concussion Center and the NeuroTrauma Research Laboratory. His research has been supported by the National Athletic Trainers' Research and Education Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and the Department of Defense. In February of 2023, Dr. Broglio published an article at Scientific American regarding how we can make football safer. Most recently, Dr. Broglio received the Policy Impact Award at the 2024 Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation (IHIP) member forum. Dr. Broglio is widely reported and quoted in articles all over regarding aspects of sport, life and other instances including making comments by The Washington Post when Mitch McConnell suffered a concussion in the past. View some articles mentioning and quoting Dr. Broglio below:


 * NCAA Grant Kicks Off UM Study Of Head Injuries Among Athletes
 * Tua Tagovailoa concussion controversy: Some neurologists aren't quick to point accusatory finger at Dolphins
 * 9 Best Bike Helmets for Every Type of Ride in 2024

Associate Director, Research: James Eckner, MD, MS

Associate Directors, Clinical: Andrea Almeida MD and Matthew Lorincz MD, PhD

Associate Director, Outreach & Engagement: Douglas Wiebe, PhD

Managing Director: Tina Chen

Partnerships
Foundational Partners: Biosciences Initiative, School of Kinesiology, Department of Neurology, Michigan NeuroSport, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

External Partners: Brain Injury Association of Michigan, Detroit Public Schools Community District, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan High School Athletic Association , Concussion In Sport Group (CISG), Michigan Athletic Trainers’ Society (MATS) , National Association of State Head Injury Administrators, The Center on Brain Injury Research and Training

Publications
The Concussion Center members produce cutting-edge insights into concussion and mild traumatic brain injury, bringing the forefront of scientific discovery to your fingerprints.

View the publications here: https://concussion.umich.edu/our-work/center-member-publications/

Annual Reports

 * 2023 Annual Report: https://live-kines-concussion.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ConcussionAR23v10.pdf
 * 2022 Annual Report: https://live-kines-concussion.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/ConcussionAR22-Final-Version.pdf
 * 2021 Annual Report: https://live-kines-concussion.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/ConcussionAR21.pdf