New Faculty Member Researches Concussions

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R.J. Elbin

R.J. Elbin, an assistant professor of exercise science, joined the faculty of the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas this fall.

Elbin received a doctorate in kinesiology from Michigan State University. He held a post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Medicine Concussion Program and previously was an assistant professor in the department of kinesiology, sport and recreation management at East Tennessee State University.

Elbin’s research examines the acute and chronic effects of concussion in athletic and military populations. More specifically, his research agenda is focused on studying the prevalence and incidence rates of concussion and identifying factors that influence concussion risk and recovery outcomes.