James Wilkes, PhD, MEd, ATC

Expert Guest Speaker

Dr. James Wilkes is a certified Athletic Trainer with clinical and research training focused on concussion prevention, management, and treatment. As a Research Scientist for the Minds Matter Concussion Program within the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Dr. Wilkes uses his perspective as an active clinician, researcher, and educator to bridge the gaps between breaking research and novel clinical practices, as well as enhancing concussion education and awareness for youth sports programs and surrounding communities. Specifically, his research focuses on the bidirectional influence between sleep and concussion and other musculoskeletal injuries.