Prof. Grey: New Evidence on Subconcussive Injury and CTE

Professor and Faculty Fellow Betsy Grey was recently interviewed by Bloomberg Law about the potential impact of a new study on injuries causing CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). The study, out of Boston University’s CTE Center, identified evidence that even relatively minor repetitive hits to the head may lead to degenerative brain disorders, including CTE. This study may change […]

Prof. Betsy Grey Talks CTE and Aaron Hernandez Suit

The autopsy of late NFL star Aaron Hernandez revealed a severe form of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Hernandez’s daughter recently sued the National Football League and the New England Patriots (Hernandez v. Nat’l Football League) for negligence related to her father’s CTE and subsequent suicide. Bloomberg BNA’s Product Safety & Liability Reporter (subscription required) interviewed […]

Wednesday Web Watch for January 28, 2015

Center for Law, Science & Innovation Faculty Fellow, Betsy Grey, was recently quoted in an article that considers whether it is appropriate for individuals with PTSD, which is still not fully understood, to receive the death penalty.  Grey outlines some of the concerns surrounding a PTSD diagnosis, namely that, “Most of the evidence for the […]

Concussion Biomarkers: Scientific and Legal Implications

By Gary E. Marchant Concussions have emerged as a major public health problem. The CDC estimates that over one-and-a-half million American suffer a concussion each year, many in contact sports such as football, hockey and soccer, but also as a result of military combat, domestic abuse, vehicle crashes, falls, and other accidents. Our ability to […]