Former White House Medical Officer | Clinician | Strategic Medical Planner | Physician Associate Leader | Adjunct Professor | TS-SCI
Great presentation on Blast Injuries and TBI by Dr/COL Vik Bebarta and BG Kathleen Flarity from the CU Center for COMBAT Research and Marcus Institute for Brain Health! Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) are a significant issue for active duty military personnel and veterans, often stemming from combat, training accidents, and exposure to explosive devices. TBIs can lead to chronic cognitive, emotional, and physical impairments, affecting memory, mood, and overall functionality that significantly impacts the quality of life for those affected. Advancing TBI research is crucial for developing effective prevention, diagnostic, and treatment strategies. Innovations in protective equipment, diagnostic technologies, and rehabilitation techniques can significantly improve outcomes. Advocating for initiatives that fund TBI research, enhance healthcare services, and implement comprehensive screening and awareness programs is vital to ensure early intervention and continuous support for our active duty military personnel and veterans. Thanks to Raiza Deyto a Combat Scholar with the Center, for the invitation to the event! Learn more about the important work being done here: CU Center for COMBAT Research: https://lnkd.in/gw5EksRu Marcus Institute for Brain Health: https://lnkd.in/gayiUjnY #TBI #TraumaticBrainInjury #MilitaryMedicine #VeteranSupport #MedicalResearch #CombatResearch #VeteransHealth US Army 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade
We hope to see you tonight on campus at 2100 Ursula St. for "TED for Your Head!" Director Vik Bebarta, MD, and Deputy Director Kathleen Flarity, DNP, PhD, will be presenting on "Blast Injuries: A Unique Form of TBI." See you at 5 p.m.!
Therapeutic Use Exemption & Drug Reference Operations Manager (USADA)
3moI’m definitely planning on tuning into this one!