Get the latest insight on sport concussion research from world-class medical experts. This year's Community Symposium centres around policy change, concussions in the female brain and the role media plays in telling stories of concussion. The afternoon also features an engaging panel discussion with medical experts, professional and amateur athletes.
Who should attend? Coaches, athletes, teams, parents, educators, students, allied health care professionals, researchers, physicians, residents, community members, and national and local media.
Speakers and panelists confirmed to date include:
Eric Lindros, LLD, Honorary Chair, See the Line
Katherine Price Snedaker, LCSW, Executive Director and Founder, PINK Concussions
Dan Cass, MD, Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Executive, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Chair, Rowan's Law Advisory Committee
Rick Westhead, Senior Correspondent, TSN and CTV National News
Carolyn Emery, PhD, Co-Chair, Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre, Faculty of Kinesiology, and Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary
Will Finch, Quarterback Coach, Western University
RSVP by Thursday, August 8. There is no charge for the Community Symposium. Register here.
Please submit event questions and inquiries to Natalie Wakabayashi at [email protected] or by phone 519.661.2111 ext. 89201.
No fee to attend but registration is required. Complimentary parking is available on site.