Rapid Concussion Detection Using Saliva

Andrew Cordssen-David

Andrew Cordssen-David (BSc '22, MBET '23)

Alum, Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering

> Co-Founder and CEO, HeadFirst

> Velocity

> Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business

Imagine a simple saliva test that makes concussion screening faster and more objective than ever before. Thanks to neurotechnology being developed and piloted by Andrew Cordssen-David (BSc '22, MBET '23), co-founder and CEO of HeadFirst, a small, game-changing device aims to remove the uncertainty surrounding head injuries in contact sports and beyond.

Having played competitive hockey for many years, including in the Canadian Hockey League, Cordssen-David understands first-hand the fear and discomfort athletes face when dealing with post-concussion syndrome.

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