The Omalu Effect

The Omalu Effect refers to the impact of Dr. Bennet Omalu’s discovery of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a brain disease found in athletes with repeated head injuries. His findings challenged the way sports, especially football, approached safety, highlighting hidden dangers of repeated blows to the head. This led to increased awareness, research, and policy changes aimed at protecting athletes. Essentially, the Omalu Effect describes how one person’s groundbreaking research can shift public understanding and influence industry practices regarding athlete health and safety.