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Session 1
10:00 am to 12:30 pm EST, Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Opening Remarks – The Honourable Carla Qualtrough
Internationalizing the approach to concussion management in para athletes: the current landscape and future trajectories
- Osman Ahmed, Ph.D., International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football
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The Hard-Hitting Truth: lessons learned from Jen Kish’s concussions & the importance of awareness
- Jen Kish, Retired Canada Rugby Sevens Captain
Canadian Leadership: A sneak peek into innovative concussion research in Canada
- Dr. Roger Zemek, MD, University of Ottawa and Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)
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Concussion Reporting: The roles of coaches, players, and trainers
- Alison Doherty, Ph.D., Western University
- Brandy Tannenbaum, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
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Concussion prevention in youth ice hockey: Highlighting collaborations between researchers and community partners
- Paul Eliason, Ph.D., University of Calgary
- Jamie Henry, Hockey Calgary
- Connie Klassen, Hockey Canada
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Concussion and Mental Health in youth athletes: The Role of stress and mindfulness in concussion recovery
- Andree-Anne Ledoux, Ph.D., Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute
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CAPT: Innovative Concussion platform focusing on the “Circle of Care” for our athletes
- Terry Kell, Agile Intelligence Solutions
Session 2
2:00 pm to 4:30 pm EST, Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Beyond the Ice: Experience of a former pro hockey player and learnings to improve concussion care for children and youth
- Scott Ramsay, Ph.D., BC Children’s Hospital and University of British Columbia
The new Consensus statement on concussions in sport: What it means for sport leaders in Canada?
- Kathryn Schneider, Ph.D., University of Calgary
- Stephanie Cowle, Parachute Canada
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Sport Concussion Education Tools: What they are, who they’re for, and where to find them?
- Adam Solitt, Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) (Presentation slides)
- Alex Lithopoulos, Ph.D., The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (Presentation slides)
- Jennifer Dawson, Ph.D., CHEO Research Institute (Presentation slides)
- Dr. Pierre Fremont, Ph.D., Université Laval (Presentation slides)
- Shelina Babul, Ph.D., University of British Columbia (Presentation slides)
Sports utilizing research – Breakouts
Breakroom #1 – Research partnerships
Ringette Canada – Partnering for player safety: Collaborative research with Ringette Canada for concussion prevention
- Emily Heming, University of Calgary
- Connie Klassen, Hockey Canada & Ringette Canada
- Julia Paulgaard, Ringette Calgary
Special Olympics – Improving concussion safety in Special Olympics Canada: A research partnership
- Nick Reed, Ph.D., University of Toronto
- Victoria Formusa, Special Olympics Canada
Breakroom #2 – Concussion management and tools
Parents – What Parents need to know: Managing the athletes Concussion Journey
- Jennifer Dawson, Ph.D., Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) Research Institute
- Alexa Gurtler, Carleton University
Parents – Navigating uncertainty: Parents’ experiences with concussion management and neuropsychological baseline testing
- Fergal O’Hagan, Ph.D., Trent University
- Michael Jorgensen, Ph.D. (C), University of Toronto
Breakroom #3 – Latest research and what it means for concussion management and return to sport
Boccia Athletes – Development of concussion tests for para-athletes with cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy
- Francois Prince, Ph.D., University of Montreal
- Francine Pilon, Ph.D., University of Montreal
Youth athletes – Return to play with R2Play: A dynamic multidomain simulated sport assessment tool for youth with concussion
- Josh Shore, University of Toronto
- Danielle DuPlessis, MA, PLY., York University
Visually impaired athletes – Exploring Concussion Sustainment, Identification, Management, and Recovery in Canadian Athletes who are Blind or Visually Impaired
- Anna Guenther, University of Waterloo