Dr. Roy Akarakian

Biography

Roy Akarakian is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where he focuses on medical education and clinician training. His research interests lie in the epidemiological analysis of sports-related concussions, with a particular focus on pediatric populations. Notable publications include studies on pediatric baseball and softball concussions, and youth ice hockey injuries, emphasizing the significance of emergency department data in understanding these injuries. He has contributed to the literature on moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injuries in children, investigating methodologies to assess interhemispheric transfer time through event-related potentials. Akarakian remains engaged in both clinical practice and academic pursuits, striving to improve emergency medicine training and patient outcomes.

Research Interests