Concussion, Blast Exposure and Brain Bank webinar with Assoc. Prof. Michael Buckland
We recently hosted an informative National Community of Practice webinar on Monday, 19 May 2025 at 7:00 PM AEST, featuring Associate Professor Michael Buckland - one of Australia’s leading neuropathologists and the Founding Director of the Australian Sports Brain Bank.
This free online session explored initial findings from the Australian Veterans Brain Bank, offering insights into brain trauma, concussion pathology, and the long-term impacts of repeated head injuries and blast exposure on veterans.
🎓 CPD Note: This webinar may be counted as 1 hour of self-directed CPD in accordance with your profession’s continuing education guidelines.
This educational webinar is intended for health professionals and aligns with topics
Topic: Concussion, Blast Exposure and Brain Bank
Repeated head trauma and blast exposure remain growing concerns in veteran healthcare. This webinar presented early findings from the first four veteran brains examined by the Australian Veterans Brain Bank, shedding light on the underlying pathology and what it could mean for the future of care.
In this special online session, Associate Professor Buckland offered expert insights grounded in clinical neuropathology and veteran-focused research, tailored for the broader veteran support community.
What was covered
This session delivered:
An overview of concussion pathology and its implications
Insights into CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and blast-related brain injury
Early findings from the Australian Veterans Brain Bank
Key takeaways for healthcare professionals working with Australian veterans
Whether attendees were supporting a veteran or simply seeking to understand more about the brain’s response to trauma and exposure, this was a highly valuable event.
Who can attend
These National Community of Practice webinars are open to all AHPRA-registered clinicians, including:
General Practitioners (GPs)
Psychiatrists
Nurses
Psychologists
Pharmacists
Occupational Therapists
Allied Health Professionals
It is also open to Social Workers, regardless of AHPRA registration.
If you’re working with or supporting veterans - whether in GP practice, psychiatry, community care, or allied health - these webinars will provide essential insights into veteran informed-care.
Meet your speakers
Associate Professor Michael Buckland
Michael is a senior neuropathologist and Head of the Department of Neuropathology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. He is the Founding Executive Director of the Australian Sports Brain Bank, Co-Director of the MS Australia Brain Bank, and leads the Molecular Neuropathology Program at the Brain & Mind Centre, University of Sydney.
With over two decades of experience, Michael is widely recognised for his work exploring the effects of repetitive head injury and neurological damage, particularly in elite athletes, defence personnel, and veterans. His work is critical in shaping our understanding of how trauma affects the brain, and what early intervention and diagnosis might look like in the future.
Dr. Michael Mumford
Principal GP at Medical Professionals Dapto and Southern Cross Pain Clinic, Dr. Mumford specialises in veteran healthcare, with a focus on chronic pain and mental health conditions. His dedication to this field shapes the mission of the Veteran Access Scheme™, which aims to support the unique health needs of Australian veterans.
