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 […]

New LSI Project: Law, Science & the Aging Brain

Law, Science & the Aging Brain A New Project of ASU’s Neuroscience & Law Program   The Neuroscience & Law Program of ASU’s Center for Law, Science & Innovation (LSI), in collaboration with experts from the Mayo Clinic and other partners, is launching a new program on Law, Science & the Aging Brain.  As society […]