February 2, 2026 | San Francisco, Calif.
Theme: Caring for Patients with Suspected CTE
Conference Information
Target Audience
Conference Steering Committee
Conference Information
Target Audience
Conference Steering Committee
Monday, February 2, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
6.75 CME Credits | In-Person Event
Organized by the Concussion & CTE Foundation in collaboration with the Boston University CTE Center (BU) and University of California, San Francisco Memory and Aging Center (UCSF).
Session 1: CTE Pathology
Session 2: CTE and Public Health
Session 3: Toward Diagnosing CTE in Life
Session 4: Treating Patients with Suspected CTE
Session 5: Brain Health, Family Impact and the Future
Session 6: Looking Ahead
Session 1: CTE Pathology
Session 2: CTE and Public Health
Session 3: Toward Diagnosing CTE in Life
Session 4: Treating Patients with Suspected CTE
Session 5: Brain Health, Family Impact and the Future
Session 6: Looking Ahead
Speakers
Ann McKee, MD, William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professor of Neurology & Pathology, Boston University; Director, BU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center & BU CTE Center
Speakers
Richard Carmona, MD, 17th Surgeon General of the United States
Warren Sapp, Pro Football Hall of Famer
Speakers
Jesse Mez, MD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Boston University
Gil Rabinovici, MD, Edward and Pearl Fein Distinguished Professor, UCSF
Nicholas Ashton, PhD, Senior Director, Fluid Biomarker Program, Banner Research
Robert Turner II, PhD, Associate Professor, Population Health Sciences, Duke University
Michael Alosco, PhD, Associate Professor of Neurology, Boston University; Co-Director of Clinical Research, BU CTE Center
Speakers
Robert Cantu, MD, Co-Founder & Medical Director, Concussion & CTE Foundation
Jeremy Tanner, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurology, UT Health San Antonio
Erika Driver-Dunckley, MD, Professor of Neurology & Chair, Movement Disorders Division, Mayo Clinic
Case vignettes panel
Speakers
Dan Daneshvar, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School; Chief of Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network
Speakers
Jeffrey Cummings, MD, Joy Chambers-Grundy Professor of Brain Science, UNLV
Chris Nowinski, PhD, Co-Founder & CEO, Concussion & CTE Foundation
Matt Hasselbeck, Former NFL Quarterback, Three-Time Pro Bowler
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and the Concussion & CTE Foundation. Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Attendees will be eligible to claim:
6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (for physicians)
6.0 APA CE credits (for psychologists)
Physicians
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychologists
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs.
Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Barry Manuel Continuing Medical Education Office is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0181.
Note: NYS psychologists must attend all sessions for credit. Partial credit is not allowed.
The Department’s approval of a provider of continuing education does not constitute the Department’s endorsement of the content, positions or practices that may be addressed in any specific continuing education course offered by the approved provider.
Instructions for claiming credit will be provided at the event and in post-conference materials.
Registration
Travel
Media
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact
Registration
Travel
Media
Sponsorship Opportunities
Contact
Please click or tap here to register for the event. The full agenda is available for download here.
University of California, San Francisco
William J Rutter Center at UCSF Mission Bay
1675 Owens St, San Francisco, CA 94158
Hotel Block: Hotel accommodations are available at the LUMA Hotel (100 Channel St., San Francisco, CA 94158).
The Concussion & CTE Foundation has secured a special room rate, available for a limited number of rooms until January 15, 2026. Reservations available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Media members are welcome to attend the Global CTE Summit free of charge. Those interested should email Julia Manning at [email protected].
We welcome sponsors who are committed to improving the lives of those affected by CTE. Sponsors will receive recognition on the event website and signage at the conference.
To learn more about sponsorship levels and benefits, contact Director of Development Tia Sneath at [email protected].
For questions about the conference or registration: [email protected]
For questions about continuing education credits: [email protected]
For media inquiries: [email protected]
For sponsorship: [email protected]
The event is geared toward clinicians, researchers, and football families, but all interested attendees are welcome.
Yes, virtual options with and without CME credit are available via our registration page.
Yes, lunch and refreshments will be provided to all registered attendees.
You’ll receive instructions during and after the event on how to claim credit.
The Concussion & CTE Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity based in the United States with chapters in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. It was founded by Robert Cantu, MD, and Chris Nowinski, PhD to support athletes, veterans and all affected by concussions and CTE, to promote smarter sports and safer athletes through education and innovation, and End CTE through prevention and research. The foundation is a proud supporter of and collaborator with the Boston University CTE Center.
