As the hype builds towards the Super Bowl this weekend, the discussion related to head injuries and concussions also enters the spotlight. A Carleton expert is available to speak to media on the connection between sports and head injuries.

Matthew Holahan
Associate Professor, Department of Neuroscience
613-520-2600 ext 1543

Holahan has been studying the brain for 20 years.  His research interests include brain development, memory, addiction and concussions.  He has taught numerous lecture and seminar courses over the past six years on the complex functions of the brain, the ever-so popular topic of drugs and behaviour and a highly relevant course on brain diseases as well as making a number of presentations on concussions to the public.  He is deeply engaged in community outreach, giving talks about the brain and brain injury to primary and secondary schools and a variety of groups in the Ottawa community.

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Steven Reid
Media Relations Officer
Carleton University
(613) 520-2600, ext. 8718
(613) 265-6613
Steven_Reid3@Carleton.ca

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