Chris Martland

I am the great-grandson of Dr. Harrison Stanford Martland, famed pathologist who first described what is now known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy (more commonly referred to its abbreviation, "CTE"). In 1928, he referred to the disease as "punch-drunk syndrome," as it was identified among boxers. Regardless of name, the connection between repeated blows to the head and brain damage has been known for over 90 years.

I am trying to bring greater attention to the damage caused by repeated head blows, particularly those incurred within tackle football. In addition to having a focus on this topic, I am a consultant in the area of Population Health. And in my spare time, I photograph and compose music.