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The University of Miami KiDZ Neuroscience Center is dedicated to reducing the number of children and adolescents that sustain brain and spinal cord injuries.
Our programs provide "safety through the ages" - safety education for each stage of your child's growing years, making physical well-being a fun, daily activity.
Click on a program icon to learn more:
Welcome to the KiDZ Neuroscience Center.
The University of Miami KiDZ Neuroscience Center is dedicated to reducing the number of children and adolescents that sustain brain and spinal cord injuries.
Our programs provide "safety through the ages" - safety education for each stage of your child's growing years, making physical well-being a fun, daily activity.
Click on a program icon to learn more:
Hotz Spot Ep. 6: Each Day is a Gift (Feat: Dr. Barth A. Green)

Renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Barth Green joins us for this month's podcast to discuss the importance of brain and spinal cord injury prevention for our youths and the evolution of programs working towards improving the safety of kids and young adults.
Position Statement on Electric Scooters (“E-scooters”)

Authors: Michelina M. Witte, Ph.D., M.S. and Daniel Adili-Khams
Hotz Spot Ep. 5: The Tri-Sport Athlete (Feat: Raymond C. Crittenden IV)

Our long-time concussion education specialist and ex-NFL player for the New England Patriots, Ray Crittenden, joins us for a look at sports as a lifelong passion, working with schools throughout his time with the program, and fulfilling his next chapter as he completes his degree in physical therapy.
Hotz Spot Ep. 4: A Future of Youth Health (Feat: Dr. Jayne Greenberg)

The influential and energetic voice of Dr. Jayne Greenberg joins us this month for a discussion about the need to improve youth access to physical activity, and the collective action necessary to make it happen.
Hotz Spot Ep. 3: Ain’t That a Hit to the Head (Feat: Ashlee Horn)

For Concussion Awareness Day, we've invited soccer coach Ashlee Horn - our first clinical coordinator - to share her experience and thoughts about prevention and management of concussion, and the future of safe sports.
Hotz Spot Ep. 2: Two Wheels to the Future (Feat: Dr. Mickey Witte)

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Mickey Witte - University of Miami lecturer, BikeSafe Program Manager, and Dolphins Challenge Cancer ride marshal - for an exploration into bicycle advocacy, youth education, bike rodeos, and more.
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