MEDICINE OF CYCLING VISION

Medicine of Cycling seeks to improve the quality of care for cycling athletes.

Cycling sometimes feels like NASCAR, but without the roll cage. Racers crash at 40 mph wearing just a helmet and some Lycra. The care they get is highly variable, depending on their insurance coverage, location, and who they know. We are working towards something better.

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2012 SPEAKERS

Timothy Berger, MD

"Dr. Berger is currently a Professor of Clinical Dermatology at UCSF as well as the Executive Vice-Chair, Chief of Clinics, the Endowed Chair in Dermatology Medical Student Education, former Residency Program Director (1995-2007) and former Associate Residency Program Director (2007-2011). He has been with UCSF since 1984 and has received numerous teaching awards. In 2011, he received an American Academy of Dermatology Presidential Citation."

Steven Broglio, PHD, ATC

"Steven Broglio, PhD, ATC is an Assistant Professor in the School of Kinesiology and NeuroSport Researcher at the University of Michigan. As Director of the Neurotrauma Research Laboratory, he has evaluated numerous clinical tests used in concussion assessment, injury biomechanics, and the acute and persistent effects of injury. Dr Broglio is currently chairing the upcoming Position Statement on concussion management from the National Athletic Trainers' Association."

Gloria Cohen, MD

"Gloria Cohen, MD, FACSM, Dip Sport Med (CASEM) is the former Team Physician for the Canadian National and Olympic Cycling Teams. She is affiliated with Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery Specialists in Greenwich, CT and is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Team Physician at Columbia University."

Matthew Fedoruk, PHD

"Dr. Matthew Fedoruk recently joined USADA as Science Director, and is responsible for providing scientific expertise to drive USADA’s science, testing, results management and supplement areas. He holds a Ph.D. in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine from the University of British Columbia, and has worked previously with the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games and CCES, Canada’s anti-doping agency."

Michael Giudici, MD

"Dr. Giudici is a member of the Genesis Heart Institute and specializes in Electrophysiology. He is involved in the research and development of numerous devices and techniques in the electrophysiology field. He has published over 150 scientific papers and is been named as a Best Doctor in America. In 2007, he was one of 50 physicians in North America to be awarded fellowship by the Heart Rhythm Society."

Claudette Lajam, MD

"Claudette Lajam M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City and a volunteer physician with the New York Cycle Club. Dr. Lajam was part of the CURE Medical Relief team for the Haitian earthquake in 2010. This past March, she organized the NYU Maximizing Cycling Performance Symposium to help boost health education of NY cyclists."

Jeffrey Kutcher, MD

"Jeffrey Kutcher M.D. is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology at The University of Michigan. He is the Director of Michigan NeuroSport, one of the few sports neurology programs in the country. Dr. Kutcher was recently named the Director of the new concussion management policy in the NBA, is the team neurologist for University of Michigan athletics, a consultant to the NHLPA, and leads the Sports Neurology section of the AAN."

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Claudette Lajam, MD

"Claudette Lajam M.D. is an Assistant Professor of Orthopedics at New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City and a volunteer physician with the New York Cycle Club. Dr. Lajam was part of the CURE Medical Relief team for the Haitian earthquake in 2010. This past March, she organized the NYU Maximizing Cycling Performance Symposium to help boost health education of NY cyclsts."

Sonny Gill, MD

"Sonny Gill M.D. is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at Clemson University and an orthopaedic spine surgeon with a special interest in cyclists with spine injuries. He has also worked extensively with US Ski & Snowboard as a team physician. Dr. Gill will be discussing causes of back and neck pain in professional and recreational cyclists."

JASON BRAYLEY, MD

"Jason Brayley M.D. is a Sports Medicine physician at MultiCare Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Washington state and team physician for Kenda Pro Cycling presented by GearGrinder. Dr. Brayley has a special interest in concussion evaluation and post-concussion care."
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