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Understanding Biomarkers and Concussion With Dr Jason Tabor

November 19, 2024 • Dr Reece Granger BSc (Hons), BChiro • Episode 52

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Welcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast. Today, we have the privilege of hosting Dr Jason Tabor, an expert in the field of concussion research. Dr Tabor has completed his PhD on biomarkers in concussion and has recently published one of the largest studies to date on plasma biomarkers in adolescents with sports-related concussions. His ground-breaking work has made significant contributions to understanding how biomarkers can possibly aid in the diagnosis and management of concussions in young athletes, laying the foundations of future research.

In addition to his extensive journal publications on mild traumatic brain injury and concussions, Dr Tabor was also awarded the prestigious 2024 NIH Outstanding Scholar in Neuroscience Program award for his innovative research. In this episode, Dr. Tabor shares insights into his research, the role of biomarkers in concussion detection, and his work as part of the panel to synthesize blood biomarkers for the Concussion in Sports Group.

- Introduction About Dr Jason Tabor (1:00)

- Rodent Models, Concussion and Anabolic Steroids (4:45)

- What is a Concussion? (8:10)

- What are Biomarkers? (12:13)

- Possibilities of Using Biomarkers (18:10)

- Prognosis of Biomarkers (20:17)

- Monitoring Recovery (22:28)

- Dr Tabor’s Biomarkers Study (25:00)

- What Are We Looking For and How Long Do We Have To Assess (33:41)

- Consensus Group (39:47)

- Future Research With Biomarker (45:45)

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