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Global Brain Bank Leadership

Our leadership team consists of world-renowned experts in neuropathology, neurology, and brain health, dedicated to advancing CTE research globally.

Scientific Leadership

Meet the Experts

This collaborative network of international leaders drives the scientific discovery and institutional partnerships that define the CLF Global Brain Bank.

Chris Nowinski, PhD

Chris Nowinski, PhD

Co-Founder & CEO, Concussion Legacy Foundation

Ann McKee, M.D.

Ann McKee, M.D.

Director, UNITE Brain Bank

Robert Cantu, MD

Robert Cantu, MD

Co-Founder & Medical Director, Concussion Legacy Foundation

Gabor Kovacs, M.D., Ph.D.

Gabor Kovacs, M.D., Ph.D.

Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto

Carmela Tartaglia, M.D.

Carmela Tartaglia, M.D.

Professor and Clinician-Scientist, University of Toronto

Michael Buckland, MD

Michael Buckland, MD

Director, Australian Sports Brain Bank

Roberta Rodriguez, M.D.

Roberta Rodriguez, M.D.

Neuropathologist, Biobank for Aging Studies at University of São Paulo

Sir Richard Faull

Sir Richard Faull

Distinguished Professor; Director, New Zealand Sports Human Brain Bank

Renato Anghinah, M.D., Ph.D.

Renato Anghinah, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, University of São Paulo

Lea T. Grinberg, M.D., Ph.D.

Lea T. Grinberg, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Pathology, UCSF; Founding Member, Biobank for Aging Studies

Alan Pearce, Ph.D.

Alan Pearce, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Research Manager (Victoria) Australian Sports Brain Bank

Maurice Curtis, Ph.D.

Maurice Curtis, Ph.D.

Deputy Director, NZ Sports Human Brain Bank

Gabriele DeLuca, M.D., Ph.D.

Gabriele DeLuca, M.D., Ph.D.

Director, Concussion Legacy Project in the UK

Daniel Daneshvar, M.D., Ph.D.

Daniel Daneshvar, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School

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