Missy Fraser, MS, ATC Office: Matthew A. Gfeller Sport Related Traumatic Brain Injury Research Center Mailing Address: 209 Fetzer Gymnasium CB# 8700, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 Phone: (919)-962-0409 Fax: (919)-962-7274 Email: mafraser@live.unc.edu ACADEMIC DEGREES University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC: projected graduation May 2016. Doctor of Philosophy, Human Movement Science Dissertation: The Associations between Sport-Related Concussion, Football Seasons Played, Head Impact Biomechanics, and Neurobehavioral Measures in High School and Collegiate Athletes Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA: May 2003. Masters of Science, Kinesiology Thesis: A Comparison of Strength, Postural Control, and Laxity in Athletes With and Without Ankle Sprain History University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA: May 1999 Bachelors of Science, Exercise Science (Athletic Training) and Psychology Senior Research Project: Training Effects on Ankle Proprioception TEACHING EXPERIENCE Texas A&M University-Kingsville Department of Health and Kinesiology Course Instructor: Prevention and Care of Injuries Fall 2003-2011 Advanced Athletic Training Spring 2003-2012 Therapeutic Exercise and Modalities Fall 2004-2010 Advanced Orthopaedic Evaluation Spring 2005-2006, 2008-2011 Biomechanics Fall 2005 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Department of Exercise and Sports Science Course Instructor: Emergency Care of Injuries and Illness Fall 2012, 2013 Human Anatomy Summer 2013, Spring 2015 Human Anatomy Lab Spring 2014, Summer 2014 Teaching Assistant: Therapeutic Modalities Spring 2013 Human Anatomy Fall 2014 STUDENT MENTORING Masters Thesis Committee University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: 2014-2016 Ruth Fuqua (in progress) 2013-2015 Lindsay Smith 2012-2014 Taryn Gilrein Catherine Lenhardt
LABORATORY EXPERIENCE University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Matthew A. Gfeller Sport-Related TBI Research Center and The Center for the Study of Retired Athletes, July 2012-present; Research Assistant Modified all questionnaires to an Internet-based format Reviewed and revised the questionnaires Coordinate and perform annual distribution and collection of all questionnaires from new National Football League Player s Association Members Cognitive Neuroscience and Memory Lab, August-December 2013 Worked closely with Kelly Giovanello and a research assistant to learn how to set up and interpret functional magnetic resonance images (fmri). Designed the protocol for a cross-sectional fmri study investigating neurobehavioral changes. PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL EXPERIENCE 2003-2006, 2007-2012 Texas A&M University-Kingsville (Kingsville, TX), Department of Athletics, Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer/Lecturer for all Athletic Training Courses 2006-2007 St John s University (Queens, NY), Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer 2002-2004 Woodward Gymnastics and Extreme Sports Camp (Woodward, PA), Staff Certified Athletic Trainer 2001-2003 Penn State University (State College, PA), Graduate Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer February 2001-July 2001 Heart Hospital of South Dakota (Sioux Falls, SD), Emergency Department Paramedic-Technician October 2000-July 2001 McKennan Hospital (Sioux Falls, SD), Orthopedic and ICU Paramedic - Technician CLINICAL EXPERIENCE University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctoral Candidate: 2012-present Co-investigator in several research projects connected to both the Matthew A. Gfeller Center and the Center for Study of Retired and Aging Athletes: July 2012-present Co-organizer for the Second and Third Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Neurotrauma Symposium at UNC Chapel Hill: March 2013, 2015 Coordinator for the Matthew A. Gfeller Concussion Clinic, UNC-Chapel Hill: August 2012-2014 Texas A&M University-Kingsville: 2003-2006, 2007-2012 Staff Certified/Licensed Athletic Trainer Mentored student athletic trainers and graduate assistants in their clinical skills, organization, documentation, professional and personal development Oversaw and performed practice preparation, injury evaluations, rehabilitation, nutritional and social counseling on the road and away for 12 Division II Varsity sports teams Scheduled all physician visits and transportation Filed insurance claims and worked with various medical clinicians on billing issues Primary travel duties were with football and baseball St John s University: 2006-2007 Staff Certified Athletic Trainer Primary assignments were with Women s Basketball and Track and Field with whom I assumed full responsibility for all health care needs at home and on the road Secondary assignment was to design and implement rehabilitation for Baseball
Woodward Gymnastics and Extreme Sports Camp: Summers 2002-2004 Staff Certified Athletic Trainer Gymnastics, BMX, Skate boarding, In-line Skating Managed and referred (prn) and documented all emergent injuries and illnesses including, diabetic and anaphylaxis emergencies, cervical spine injuries (spine boarding, air lifts), concussions, splinting of fractures, dislocations, and subluxations, acute management of lacerations, and other skin and soft tissue injuries Mentored student athletic trainers in their clinical skills, organization, and documentation. Provided medical coverage for the 2003 X-Games Motor Cross event Pennsylvania State University: 2001-2003 Graduate Assistant Certified Athletic Trainer Assumed all health care responsibilities for the women s soccer, men s gymnastics (2001-2002); both rugby, and the women s ice hockey teams (2002-2003) at home and on the road Devised and assisted with the rehabilitation programs for both basketball teams, baseball (2002-2003); and wrestling teams (2001-2002) University of Iowa: 1997-2000 Student Athletic Trainer Senior Student responsible for overseeing practice preparation, injury evaluations, rehabilitation, physician visits for both Football and Men s and Women s Tennis: 1999-2000 Assisted with overseeing practice preparation, injury evaluations, and rehabilitation for 11 additional varsity sports and 7 high school sports: 1997-1999 SCHOLARSHIPS Abstracts: 1. Herzog MM, Fraser MA, Zachary KY. Epidemiology of Infections in Men s Wrestling: Analysis of 2009/10-2013/14 NCAA Surveillance Data. Journal of Athletic Training: June; 50(6): S145, 2015. doi.org/10.4085/1062-6050-50.6.s1 2. Fraser MA, Kerr ZY, Guskiewicz KM. Ball-Related Injuries in 11 NCAA Sports: Epidemiological Analysis of NCAA Injury Surveillance Program. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, May, 47(5S): 898, 2015. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0000466193.15414.a0 3. Kuzminski S, Clark M, Fraser M, Guskiewicz K. Changes in structural connectivity across a high school football season. Radiological Society of North America 100 th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 2014. 4. Lynall R, Mihalik J, Swartz E, Decoster L, Fraser M, Patel A, De Maio, V. Effectiveness of chest compressions in various football equipment conditions. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Orlando, FL, 2014. 5. Fraser M, Swartz E, Mihalik J, Lynall R, Patel A, Decoster J, De Maio V. Protective Equipment implications for adequate ventilation of a football player with a suspected c-spine injury. Human Movement Science Day - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, February 21, 2014. Manuscript: 1. Jason P. Mihalik, Robert C. Lynall, Melissa A. Fraser, Laura C. Decoster, Valerie J. De Maio, Amar P. Patel, Erik E. Swartz. Football equipment removal improves chest compression and ventilation efficacy. Prehospital Emergency Care, 2015. (In Review). 2. Lenhardt CS, Mihalik JP, Lynall RC, Fraser MA, Petschauer MA, & Swartz EE. The effect of football shoulder pad removal technique and equipment removal training on cervical spine motion, time to task completion, and perceived task difficulty. Athletic Training & Sports Health Care. 2015. (In Press).
3. Denegar CR, & Fraser M. How useful are physical examination procedures: Understanding and applying likelihood ratios. Journal of Athletic Training, Apr-Jun; 41(2):201-6, 2006. Poster Presentations: 1. Traugot PA, Fraser MA, Rodrigo CJ, Guskiewicz KM. The relationship between computerized reaction time and head impact volume in high school football players. A SMART-Transfer Research Project - University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, July 17, 2015. 2. Fraser MA, Kerr ZY, Guskiewicz KM. Ball-Related Injuries in 11 NCAA Sports: Epidemiological Analysis of NCAA Injury Surveillance Program. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, May 30, 2015. 3. Lynall RC, Mihalik JP, Swartz EE, Decoster LC, Fraser MA, Patel AP, De Maio VJ. Effectiveness of chest compressions in various football equipment conditions. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, May, 2014. 4. Fraser M, Guskiewicz, K. Aggression increases after one season in American high school football players, University Day, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, March 4, 2014. 5. Denegar CR, & Fraser,M. How useful are physical examination procedures: Understanding and applying likelihood ratios. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium, St. Louis, MO, 2003. Invited Scholarly Presentations: 1. Fraser, M. Sport-Related Concussions: Short and Long-Term Consequences and Management Strategies. Magnus Health Independent School Health Conference. Raleigh, NC. August 30, 2015. 2. Fraser, M. Addressing the Neurobehavioral Outcomes of Sport-Related Concussion. 3rd Annual WNC Concussion & Injury Prevention Symposium. Asheville, NC. August 24, 2015. 3. Fraser, M. Traumatic Brain Injuries: What have we learned from recent research? Magnus Health Webinar. Raleigh, NC. February 17, 2015. 4. Fraser, M. Epidemiology and Potential Outcomes for Sport-Related mtbi. WNC Concussion & Injury Prevention Symposium. Asheville, NC. August 16, 2013. 5. Fraser, M. Epidemiology, Evaluation and Treatment of Sport-Related concussions. South Padre Athletic Training Symposium. South Padre, TX. June 7, 2013. 6. Fraser, M. Splinting Techniques for Various Severe Fractures and Dislocations. Valley Athletic Training Association Workshop. Donna, TX, April, 2012. 7. Fraser, M. Traumatic Brain Injury and the Importance of Baseline Testing. South Padre Athletic Training Symposium. South Padre, TX. June 5, 2010. Non-Refereed Presentations: 1. Fraser, M. What are head impact accelerometers and why are athletes at CHHS wearing them? Tiger Talk Day. Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NC. May 20, 2015. 2. Fraser, M. Concussion impact and importance. How do you know if you have a concussion? Chapel Hill High School, Chapel Hill, NC. July 2013, August 2014 SERVICE Organizations 1. Author, Journal of Athletic Training Continuing Education Unit Questions, 2014-present 2. Reviewer, Journal of Athletic Training, 2013-present 3. Matthew Gfeller Center booth Coordinator, University of North Carolina Science Expo Day, Spring 2013, 2014 4. Fundraising committee for Texas A&M University-Kingsville Athletics, 2007-2012 5. Athletic Training Liaison, Lone Star Conference South Division, 2005-2006 6. University Representative, Coastal Bend Athletic Trainer s Society, 2004-2006
Conferences 1. National Athletic Trainers Association Annual Meeting and Symposium, Moderator, 2003, 2013, 2014, 2015 2. Third Matthew Gfeller Sport-Related Neurotrauma Symposium at UNC Chapel Hill, Moderator and Concussion-based Mock Trial Witness, March 2015. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC MEMBERSHIPS National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA), member #983259, 2000-present American College of Sports Medicine, member # 748359, 2014-present CERTIFICATIONS National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) o Athletic Trainer, Certified # 040002054, 2000-present National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) o Approved Clinical Instructor, 2002-present American Red Cross Instructor for the Professional Rescuer o CPR/AED/1 st Aid, 2012-present American Red Cross o CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, 1993-present o First Aid, 1993-present HONORS AND AWARDS 1. FRASER, M., Guskiewicz, K. Aggression increases after one season in American high school football players, University Research Day, University of North Carolina Second Place in the Poster Presentation Biological Sciences category, 2014 2. Denegar, CR., & FRASER, M. How useful are physical examination procedures: Understanding and applying likelihood ratios. Journal of Athletic Training, Apr-Jun; 41(2):201-6, 2006. - Journal of Athletic Training, Clint Thompson Award for Clinical Advancement, 2007 3. Dean s List, Pennsylvania State University, 2001-2003 4. Bronze Medallion for Academic Achievement in Athletics, University of Iowa Sp. 1996 5. Athletics Honor Roll, University of Iowa, 1996-1998