Kennesaw State University Professor Svetlana Dambinova has received a $2.38 million Department of Defense grant to work on a blood test that can help  medics quickly diagnose concussions or other brain injuries.

The grant, announced this week, could also help  quickly diagnose those potential injuries in athletes. The more quickly a problem is discovered, the more likely long term damage can be avoided.

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Managing Partner at Atlantica Properties, Darion Dunn (center) talks with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens during a tour following the ribbon cutting of Waterworks Village as part of the third phase of the city’s Rapid Housing Initiative on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
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