BrainStorm

September 20, 2013

Sports, Concussions & Alzheimer's Risk - Dr. Mark Burns

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Sports, Concussions & Alzheimer's Risk - Dr. Mark Burns

About This Episode

A discussion with Dr. Mark Burns, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Director of the Laboratory for Brain Injury and Dementia at Georgetown University, about his research on the link between traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Alzheimer's disease. This call was made possible by the generous support of Shawn Taylor, board member of USAgainstAlzheimer's Network.

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