SLI was founded in 2007 to “Solve the Sports Concussion Crisis.” In 2009, SLI expanded its mission to serve our military veterans. SLI is primarily focused on the study of the degenerative brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, a condition caused by repetitive concussive and sub-concussive brain injuries.

SLI is dedicated to “Changing the Mind of Sports” through medical and scientific research, education, prevention, and advocacy. Through this work, we hope to prevent future cases of CTE, the only preventable dementia, while learning to treat and eventually cure CTE in those who already suffer from it. 

Recent News                                                                          

NFL and NFLPA Now to Formally Support BU CSTE Research

• Read AP article "NFL to ask its players to donate brains for study of head trauma"

• Read New York Times article "Acknowledging Long-Term Concussion Effects, N.F.L. Commits to Independent Study"

• Read BU statement in response to AP article        
  

• Read press release "NFL Players Association to Support Brain Trauma Research at Boston University"

SLI Announces SLI Proposal to Make Football Safer at Congressional Hearings

• Read the 10 Point Plan to Save Football HERE

• Read Coverage from the NY Times and LA Times, including:

•  Click HERE to view congressional testimony

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