Presented By: Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine (CBSSM)
CBSSM Special Free Screening: "Concussion" (March 30th, 7 pm)
Moderator: Raymond De Vries, PhD
Panelists: Ellen Arruda, PhD, Mechanical Engineering; Karen Kelly-Blake, PhD, Bioethics, MSU; & Matthew Lorincz, MD, PhD, Neurology
About the film & discussion:
Join us for a free screening of the award-winning film, Concussion. Watch the true story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, renowned forensic pathologist who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), acclaimed as, "a gripping medical mystery and a dazzling portrait of the young scientist no one wanted to listen to."
The film will be followed by a panel discussion related to key bioethical and scientific issues brought up by the film, as well as current research into brain injury and brain injury prevention.
Refreshments provided.
Panelists: Ellen Arruda, PhD, Mechanical Engineering; Karen Kelly-Blake, PhD, Bioethics, MSU; & Matthew Lorincz, MD, PhD, Neurology
About the film & discussion:
Join us for a free screening of the award-winning film, Concussion. Watch the true story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, renowned forensic pathologist who discovered chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), acclaimed as, "a gripping medical mystery and a dazzling portrait of the young scientist no one wanted to listen to."
The film will be followed by a panel discussion related to key bioethical and scientific issues brought up by the film, as well as current research into brain injury and brain injury prevention.
Refreshments provided.