News & Updates

By PNL TEAM
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March 12, 2026
Dr. Blackwell attended the inaugural meeting of the Paediatric Research for the Future of Children in Geneva, Switzerland. The forum has 5 main themes: Precision Medicine and Novel Therapies in Paediatrics, Big Data in Paediatric Research, Child Mental Health and Development, Early Life Determinants of Health and Disease, and Promoting Global Paediatric Research and Paediatric Clinician Scientists Dr. Blackwell presented Transforming Care for Pediatric Concussion: A Focus on Behavioral and Emotional Outcomes. She served as a speaker for the Child Mental Health and Development session alongside Dr. Constantino, Chief of Behavioral and Mental Health at CHOA.



Updates
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Study Shows Evidence of Biomarker for COVID-19 and MIS-C
- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta receives grant to study brain injuries
- Concussion Education for Medical Professionals
- ACNS WEBINAR Aug. 2022: Dr. Resiner's Presentation on Pediatric TBI Translational Research
- Overview of TBI
- Overview of concussion
- Research at CHOA
Patient Stories & Highlights
Saydee’s story
Saydee sustained a concussion and a black eye and chipped her teeth during a softball game. After being treated through the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Concussion Program, she is now back on the field and ready to play.
2015 November Comeback Athlete: Holland Carlton
After a concussion landed Holland at the doctor’s office, a CT scan revealed the last thing she and her family expected—a brain tumor. In March 2015, Holland underwent a nine-hour surgery to remove the growth. After the procedure, she had to relearn routine daily activities at the Children’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Program. She is now back on the field playing soccer and is preparing for the upcoming tryouts for the varsity team.
