August 4, 2020, via Zoom webinar Epidemiologist Dr. Zach Binney and infectious disease doctor Gretchen Snoeyenbos Newman, MD, explore the science issues surrounding return to play of sports during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether you are an athlete, parent, coach, or simply a fan, this is a must-watch program for anyone concerned (and excited) about the return of live sports. The panelists: Zach Binney, PhD, is an epidemiologist and Assistant Professor of Quantitative Theory and Methods at Oxford College of Emory University in Atlanta. He got his MPH and PhD in epidemiology at Emory, as well. He worked in palliative and end of life care for several years before shifting his focus to sports injuries and athlete health during his doctorate, where he wrote his dissertation on NFL injuries. Dr. Binney’s research sits at the intersection of sports, statistics, and public health. He also consults for sports groups (including NFL, MLB, and NBA teams), pharmaceutical companies, and media organizations. Gretchen Snoeyenbos Newman, MD, is an infectious disease doctor and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Wayne State University in Detroit.  She went to medical school and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta. She did her fellowship in Infectious Disease at University of Washington in Seattle where her research focused on assessment of online curricula and teaching. Since the start of the pandemic, she has focused on online education of clinicians and the community addressing COVID-19.  Dr. Snoeyenbos Newman is a founder and editor of covid-101.org, a community-focused website providing quick, simple, doctor-reviewed answers to common COVID questions. She was the Associate Editor of COVID Treatment (covid.idea.medicine.uw.edu/), a website focused on providing up-to-date information and teaching slide decks on the most promising COVID treatments. 

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