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Catherine Donahue, PhD, ATC

Catherine Donahue, PhD, ATC

Catherine (Cat) Donahue, PhD, ATC,  graduated with her Ph.D. from the University of Virginia (UVA) in 2023 and is now a post-doctoral research fellow in the Department of Orthopedics with a research focus on sports concussions. Prior to her PhD at the University of Virginia, she completed her Masters in 2016 also at UVA, and her Bachelors at Point Loma Nazarene University in 2012.  

Dr. Donahue brings over 10 years of research and clinical experience as a certified athletic trainer, working in a variety of settings including athletics, military, and performing arts. Her research focuses on the sequelae of sports concussions, specifically the role of sleep and sleep-related factors. Outside of the lab, she enjoys paddleboarding, snowboarding, and spending time with her golden retriever, Goose.

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  • To Have Error Is Human: To Conduct Baseline Testing for Concussion Is Divine
    Contains 6 Component(s), Includes Credits

    During the past 10 years, the preinjury concussion assessment has been brought into question. More specifically, barriers to baseline concussion assessment such as time and cost have limited the implementation of effective testing. However, the importance of the baseline assessment is having an accurate comparator to determine recovery from this highly individualized injury. The purpose of this session is to engage the audience and to discuss clinical measures that should be included in the baseline assessment, how to properly administer them and how to use technology to assist with data collection and documentation.