Brain injury
Understanding Concussion
Concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that can affect neurological function even when conventional structural imaging does not demonstrate an obvious injury.
Assessment today
Current concussion assessment commonly combines clinical history, symptoms, neurological examination and cognitive or balance-based tools.
No single assessment captures every aspect of the biological response to injury.
The biological opportunity
Research into blood biomarkers offers the potential to provide clinicians with additional objective information about biological responses following brain injury.
GLIA’s approach
GLIA is investigating circulating microRNAs as potential biomarkers of traumatic brain injury and is translating this research toward a portable point-of-care platform.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. If you are concerned about a head injury, seek assessment from a qualified healthcare professional.