Javier Cardenas
Professional Highlights
- Leadership in Sports Neurology: As a Professor and Chief of the Division of Sports Neurology at West Virginia University, Cardenas is a leader in the field of sports medicine, specializing in the treatment and prevention of traumatic brain injuries, particularly those related to sports.
- Expert in Concussion Care: Cardenas is a key figure in concussion research and care, serving as a Senior Medical Advisor for the NFL's Concussion Protocol and advising organizations like the NCAA and USA Football.
- Recognition for Contributions to Concussion Safety: His significant contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Arizona State University's Young Alumni award and the American Academy of Neurology Advocate of the Year award.
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Javier Cardenas was appointed to the College of Applied Human Sciences Visiting Committee in 2024. Cardenas is a Professor and Chief of the Division of Sports Neurology at West Virginia University’s Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, where he also directs the Concussion & Brain Injury Center. His career focuses on the treatment and prevention of traumatic brain injury, with an emphasis on sports-related injuries.
Cardenas serves as Senior Medical Advisor for the NFL’s Concussion Protocol and holds advisory roles with multiple organizations, including the NCAA and USA Football. His contributions to concussion safety have been recognized with numerous awards, including Arizona State University’s Young Alumni award and the American Academy of Neurology Advocate of the Year award.
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