Mark Hirsch, PhD, FACRM
Senior Scientist
Carolinas Medical Center

Patricia Heyn, PhD
Associate Professor
University of Colorado Denver

Mark Newman, PhD, MPH
Assistant Professor
Carolinas Rehabilitation

Physical exercises and cognitive interventions have been shown to increase the concentration of peripheral brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels in the human brain with significant improvements in physical and/or cognitive functions. Discover the evidence underpinning the potential of BDNF as a biomarker and potential clinical outcome measures, as well as opportunities, pitfalls and recommendations for use.

Recorded at:
2020 AAP Annual Meeting
ISPRM World Congress
Orlando, Florida