Introductory Remarks – Dr. Mark Hallett, MD, NIH, NINDS Part 1: Evaluation of Concussion: Current Development Introductory Chapter: Concussion in athletics: Current understanding from basic brain science to clinical research – Dr. Slobounov, Ph.D. & Dr. Sebastianelli, MD Chapter 1: Consequences of “Ignorance and Arrogance” in accurate assessment of sport-related concussions – Dr. Cantu, MD Chapter 2: Current status and development of robust neuropsychological assessment of acute concussions – Dr. Arnett, Ph.D. Chapter 3: Reliability and validity of existing tools for neuropsychological assessment of concussion – Dr. Iverson, Ph.D. Part 2: Mechanisms of Models of Concussive Blows Chapter 4: Cumulative effect of concussive and sub-concussive blows: biomechanical perspectives – Dr. Guskiewicz, Ph.D. Chapter 4: Protective devices and safety equipment against concussion in contact sports – Dr. Bir, Ph.D. Chapter 6: Computer simulation and modeling of concussive blows – Dr. Yang, Ph.D. Part 3: Neural Substrate and Brain Imaging of Concussion Research Chapter 7: Metabolic dysfunctions after Brain Injury – Dr. Hovda, Ph.D. Chapter 8: Neuropathology of mild brain injuries: relationship to neuroimaging findings - Dr. Bigler, Ph.D. Chapter 9: Advances in brain imaging tools is acute assessment of concussion – Dr. Kou, Ph.D. Chapter 10: Utilization of advanced EEG methods in assessment of concussion –Dr. Nuwer, Ph.D. Part 4: Pediatric Sport-related Concussions Chapter 11: Pediatric concussion: current status with assessment of management – Dr. Gioia, Ph.D. Chapter 12: Neuropsychological assessment of treatment of children suffering from concussion- Dr. Danov, Ph.D. Chapter 13: Neuroimaging in pediatric concussion research – Dr. Bigler, Ph.D. Part 4: Clinical Management of Concussions Chapter 14: Safe return to play after concussion: youth and professional sports –Dr.Herring, MD Chapter 15: Management of collegiate sport-related concussions: Gender effects –Dr. Putukian, MD Chapter 16: Clinical management of neurological diseases in athletes suffering from concussion – Dr. Kutcher, MD Chapter 17. Clinical management of children in chronic phase of concussion – Dr. Zako, MD
