Dr. Brian Hainline

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Biography

Brian Hainline, MD, is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine with a specialization in sports neurology and pain medicine. He has a prominent role in advocating for sports as a public good and has served as the Chief Medical Officer for the NCAA from 2013 to 2024, where he reshaped the approach to health and safety in professional and amateur sports. Hainline has built a network that includes sports medicine and scientific organizations, NCAA member schools, and the Department of Defense. He is recognized as a leading international voice in pain medicine and mental health in sports, co-chairing International Olympic Committee summits that address these critical issues. Hainline also plays a key role in the Concussion in Sport Group and co-authored the 6th International Consensus Statement on Concussion in Sport. An accomplished author, he has contributed to over 100 academic articles and book chapters and served as the co-editor for 'Sports Neurology', a comprehensive textbook on the interplay between sports and the nervous system.

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Doctorate Program
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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.