Helen Murray
Calls made for limit or ban on contact sport for young children
Calls have been made for limits - or even bans - on contact sport for young children. Dr Helen Murray from the University of Auckland is a leading neuroscientist studying concussion and long-term… Audio
'Not worth the risk' - neuroscientist on Run It
While the 'Run It straight' craze has captured the interests of many Pacific people, a neuroscientist says it's not worth the risk. Audio
Brains of rugby players shed new light on CTE disease
Researchers looking into chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a disease linked to repeated head blows, say they have made a breakthrough in their understanding of the condition. Audio
Fourteen new risk factors for dementia identified
A commission of global health experts has identified 14 new risk factors for dementia. University of Auckland neurologist Dr Helen Murray spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New study shows impact of rugby on brain disease
A brain researcher says anyone who's experienced repeated head injuries, or knocks, is at risk of developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
The family of Billy Guyton, a former Blues and… Audio
Ice Fernz back from World Championships
The Ice Fernz have just landed back in Aotearoa after the World Championships in Cape Town over the past couple weeks. Dr Helen Murray is one of that team, she talks to Jesse. Audio
A top ice-hockey player is deeply involved in research into brain disease triggered by contact sports like hers
Dr Helen Murray explores the relationship between repetitive head injuries, contact sport and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) - a progressive brain disease that causes dementia. Audio
Head injury research focus on deceased athlete's brains
The donated brains of former athletes are being studied to understand more about how repeated sports related head injuries cause brain degeneration.Repetitive mild traumatic sporting brain injuries… Audio
