Bio
Alex graduated from Ithaca College with a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training and was a member of the collegiate lacrosse team. Following graduation, Alex gained clinical experience as an athletic trainer for a junior hockey team and as a lead rehabilitation aide in an outpatient physical therapy clinic.
Through these roles and a personal background in competitive athletics, Alex developed a strong interest in neurological health and sports-related injuries. Firsthand exposure to sports-related concussions while working with hockey players further sparked an interest in understanding the long-term effects of repetitive head impacts and their relationship to neurodegenerative diseases, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Alex joined the BU CTE Research team in 2026 and looks forward to contributing to ongoing research, expanding knowledge of brain health, and gaining valuable experience while learning from the experts in this field.