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Mark R. Lovell, Ph.D., is internationally recognized as a concussion expert for his development of innovative neurocognitive testing programs and ground breaking research. Currently Dr. Lovell serves as the chairman and chief executive officer of ImPACT Applications. In the early 1990’s he developed the ImPACT test which is the first, most-widely used and most scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system. The ImPACT test has become an internationally tool used in the comprehensive clinical management of concussions. Dr. Lovell’s expertise led to his development and direction of the first league wide neuropsychological testing programs for the National Football League (NFL) and National Hockey League (NHL). Dr. Lovell remains a neuropsychological consultant for several organizations throughout the world including, but not limited to, the NFL, NHL, Irish Rugby, USA Women’s Olympic Hockey team, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and the US Ski and Snowboard team.
In 2000 Dr. Lovell became the founding director of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s (UPMC) Sports Medicine Concussion Program. Dr. Lovell’s pioneering approach to concussion management attracted professional athletes from around the world to the UPMC Concussion Program. Until his retirement from clinical practice in 2011 Dr. Lovell directed the UPMC program, which has been regarded as the first and largest program of its kind.
Dr. Lovell is a leader in concussion research, publishing over 100 peer-reviewed articles, authoring or co-authoring nine textbooks and writing over 40 book chapters. He is an instrumental force in spreading concussion education and awareness among the public and medical community. Dr. Lovell served as a panel member for the Center for Disease Control’s Coaches Toolkit and has trained thousands of medical professionals on neurocognitive testing and concussion management. Dr. Lovell’s contributions to the neuropsychological community have allowed him to be a frequent presenter at professional meetings internationally and serve as a member of the Vienna and Prague International Consensus Conference on Sports-Related Concussion.
His vast accomplishments have been recognized by the Council of Brain Injury award for excellence in research, National Concussion Summit Excellence in Safety Award, USA Hockey Excellence in Safety Award, American Board of Professional Neuropsychology Distinguished Clinical Neuropsychologist Award and most recently his alma mater, Northern Michigan University, awarded him with an Honorary Doctor of Science degree for his pioneering work in managing sports concussions.
Dr. Lovell is a member of various professional and scientific organizations including the International Neuropsychological Society, American Psychological Association and North American Brain Injury Association. In addition to being a member of several prestigious organizations Dr. Lovell has been a reviewer for over 15 professional journals and is currently serving as an editorial board member for several different journals.
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