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2026 Annual Meeting | S34 - Neuro Trauma and Sports Neurology

Wednesday 04/22/26
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM CDT Add To Calendar
McCormick Place West | W183b
This program will be presented both in-person and online
This program will be available in the meeting's On Demand product.
Scientific Platform Session
Andrew R. Sas, MD, PhD, Rachel Pearson, MD
Neuro Trauma and Sports Neurology, Neuro Trauma and Critical Care
1.00 CME credit

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
11:15 AM - 11:27 AM CDT Abstract 001 - Subjective and Objective Sleep Quality Independently Predict Persistent Post-concussion Symptoms
Rida F. Ismail, BS
11:27 AM - 11:39 AM CDT Abstract 002 - 20-year Rise in Spinal Cord Injury Mortality (1999-2020): Trends and Disparities Across Demography and Geography
Julieta Serobyan, BS
11:39 AM - 11:51 AM CDT Abstract 003 - Near Infrared Spectroscopy-measured Glymphatic Activity is Disrupted Several Years after Concussion
J. Kent Werner, Jr., MD, PhD
11:51 AM - 12:03 PM CDT Abstract 004 - Neurovascular Coupling as Novel Biomarker of TBI-related Cognitive Decline
Zalan B. Kaposzta, MD
12:03 PM - 12:15 PM CDT Abstract 005 - The Role of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Severity and Radiographic Imaging in Primary Symptom of Post-TBI Headache
Brandon Nguyen, MD
Faculty Disclosures
Zalan B. Kaposzta, MD Dr. Kaposzta has nothing to disclose.
Rida F. Ismail, BS Miss Ismail has nothing to disclose.
Stephania B. Tovar Vargas, MPH Ms. Tovar Vargas has nothing to disclose.
Rachel Pearson, MD Dr. Pearson has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Acadia Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Pearson has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving as an officer or member of the Board of Directors for Pediatric Subspecialty Faculy. The institution of Dr. Pearson has received research support from Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty.
Fatima Bibi, MBBS Dr. Bibi has nothing to disclose.
Kevin Bickart, MD, PhD Dr. Bickart has nothing to disclose.
Calin I. Prodan, MD The institution of Dr. Prodan has received research support from US Department of Veterans Affairs (Merit award CX000340).
Ana Clara da Costa Pinaffi Langley, PhD Mrs. da Costa Pinaffi Langley has nothing to disclose.
Andriy Yabluchanskiy Andriy Yabluchanskiy has nothing to disclose.
Andrew R. Sas, MD, PhD Dr. Sas has nothing to disclose.
Julieta Serobyan, BS Ms. Serobyan has nothing to disclose.
Shameer Tahir, MBBS Dr. Tahir has nothing to disclose.
J. Kent Werner, Jr., MD, PhD Dr. Werner has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of Cogentis Therapeutics. Dr. Werner has or had stock in Cogentis Therapeutics.Dr. Werner has received intellectual property interests from a discovery or technology relating to health care. Dr. Werner has received intellectual property interests from a discovery or technology relating to health care. Dr. Werner has received personal compensation in the range of $100,000-$499,999 for serving as a Neurologist with United States Navy. Dr. Werner has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving as a CEO / CoFounder with Cogentis Therapeutics.
Yasmin P. Silva, MD Dr. Silva has nothing to disclose.
Andrea Vincent Andrea Vincent has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of Vista LifeSciences. The institution of Andrea Vincent has received research support from Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC).
Nan Cheng, MD Dr. Cheng has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for AbbVie.
Patrick M. Chen, MD Dr. Chen has nothing to disclose.
Asia Walter Miss Walter has nothing to disclose.
Sujasha Gupta, PhD Dr. Gupta has nothing to disclose.
Crystal Jicha, MD Dr. Jicha has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for LinPharma.
Clara Scholl No disclosure on file
Ansh Sharma Mr. Sharma has nothing to disclose.
Christopher Giza, MD, FAAN Dr. Giza has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Medical Network Speakers Bureau. Dr. Giza has stock in Highmark Interactive. The institution of Dr. Giza has received research support from UCLA: Brain Injury Research Center, Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program, Easton Clinic for Brain Health. Dr. Giza has received publishing royalties from a publication relating to health care. Dr. Giza has a non-compensated relationship as a Advisory Board with Major League Soccer that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Giza has a non-compensated relationship as a Advisory Board with National Basketball Association that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Giza has a non-compensated relationship as a Consultant with United States Soccer Federation that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Giza has a non-compensated relationship as a Co-founder & Advisor with Symptomwise that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
William G. Coon, PhD Dr. Coon has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for Arena Labs.
Yan G. Silva, Sr., MD Dr. Silva has nothing to disclose.
Walter Fagundes, MD, PhD Prof. Fagundes has nothing to disclose.
Maral Sakayan, MD Dr. Sakayan has nothing to disclose.
Elizabeth Metzger Ms. Metzger has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of The Geneva Foundation. Ms. Metzger has received research support from University of Michigan .
Leslie Guthery Leslie Guthery has nothing to disclose.
Angelica M. Lee, DO Dr. Lee has nothing to disclose.
Akshata Kapadne Miss Kapadne has nothing to disclose.
Eshita Sharma Miss Sharma has nothing to disclose.
Miranda Saathoff Mrs. Saathoff has nothing to disclose.
Brandon Nguyen, MD Dr. Nguyen has nothing to disclose.
Bernadette Boden-Albala, DrPH Ms. Boden-Albala has nothing to disclose.
Franck G. Amyot, PhD Dr. Amyot has nothing to disclose.
Angeliki Pollatou Dr. Pollatou has received research support from The Geneva Foundation.
Qingzhong Kong, PhD The institution of Dr. Kong has received research support from CJD Foundation. Dr. Kong has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Grant reviewer with NIH and Alberta Innovates.
Mihaly Muranyi No disclosure on file
Robert E. del Carlo, PhD Mr. del Carlo has nothing to disclose.
Amanda Fang, Undergraduate student Miss Fang has nothing to disclose.
Aisha Rizwan Ahmed, MBBS Dr. Rizwan Ahmed has nothing to disclose.
Danh V. Nguyen, PhD Prof. Nguyen has nothing to disclose.
Dallas De La Vara, MD Dr. De La Vara has nothing to disclose.