Dr. Joseph Maroon

Dr. Joseph Maroon Joseph C. Maroon, M.D., Neurosurgeon, is regarded as a premiere specialist in the surgical treatment of injuries and diseases of the brain.

Maroon, M.D., Neurosurgeon, Vice Chairman and Professor of the Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, is regarded as a premiere specialist in the surgical treatment of injuries and diseases of the brain and spine. Dr. Maroon is also recognized as a sports medicine innovator, an expert in personal fitness and endurance, diet and nutritional supplements, i

nflammation diagnosis and treatment, as well as a respected product development advisor, author and industry spokesperson.

Press Release: March 24, 2026 – Dr. Joseph Maroon was the invited speaker to the Pittsburgh Chapter of the NFL Players A...
03/26/2026

Press Release: March 24, 2026 – Dr. Joseph Maroon was the invited speaker to the Pittsburgh Chapter of the NFL Players Association meeting hosted at the Rivers Club. Former NFL players gather quarterly to discuss charitable activities, community relations and network with former colleagues.

Dr. Maroon spoke to the group about mental and physical health issues related to the traumatic injuries associated with professional football. Discussions included the relationship of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) to repetitive head injuries, a healthy health-span versus life-span and ongoing research projects in the Department of Neurosurgery with Dr. Pravat Mandal using magnetic resonance spectroscopy to evaluate the antioxidant, glutathione, in the brains of former NFL players, Navy SEALS and Special Warfare Combatants.

Additional trial information available at.
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07064005?cond=glutathione%20parkinsons&rank=1

Contact & registration
Dr. Pravat K. Manda I, Ph.D (Principal Investigator)
Dr. Joseph C. Maroon, MD (Co-Investigator)
Department of Neurological Surgery
Email: clinic55@pitt.edu

Pictured, front row (left to right): Judge Dwayne Woodruff, Dante Ford, Joe Maroon, Ron Coder, Anthony Briggs, Rod Morris

"Physical Activity Rewires the Traumatized Brain" from Neuroscience News...For years, the neurological impact of childho...
03/25/2026

"Physical Activity Rewires the Traumatized Brain" from Neuroscience News...

For years, the neurological impact of childhood trauma was often viewed as a permanent “scar” on the brain. However, new research challenges this deterministic view.

https://neurosciencenews.com/physical-activity-trauma-resilience-30335/

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New research shows that lifetime physical activity can moderate the brain's response to childhood trauma, strengthening neural connectivity and promoting stress resilience.

Press Release: Dr. Joseph Maroon was a moderator and speaker for the Chuck Noll Foundation symposium on Advances in Brai...
03/24/2026

Press Release: Dr. Joseph Maroon was a moderator and speaker for the Chuck Noll Foundation symposium on Advances in Brain Injury Research – Transforming Lives Through Better Science held at Acrisure Stadium on March 20, 2026.

Featured speakers included Dr. Micky Collins, Dr. Anthony Kontos, Dr. David Okonkwo and Dr. Kevin Guskiewicz, president of Michigan State University who spoke on updated guidelines for concussion management and biomarkers. Dr. Julie Rios and others discussed the women’s health concussion study, and Dr. Julia Kofler reported on the University of Pittsburgh Sports Brain Bank initiative, both supported by the Chuck Noll Foundation.

Dr. Maroon addressed the question, “What’s next in brain injury and brain health research?”. He discussed the use of photo biomodulation or red-light therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and the use of MR Spectroscopy to detect deficiency of glutathione, the primary antioxidant in the brain, in patients with repetitive hits to the head. There were over 200 attendees, and intense discussion ensued.

"Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias" from CNN Health...A certain type of brain training appea...
03/20/2026

"Brain game may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s and other dementias" from CNN Health...

A certain type of brain training appears to prevent or delay dementia by some 25% in people older than age 65, according to new research.

https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/10/health/brain-training-dementia-study-wellness

A 20-year study found a brain game that boosts speed and splits attention helped prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

"Just 20 minutes of physical activity may benefit your memory" from Medical News Today...Increased hippocampal activity ...
03/19/2026

"Just 20 minutes of physical activity may benefit your memory" from Medical News Today...

Increased hippocampal activity may support memory consolidation, potentially helping the brain process and store information.

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/20-minutes-exercise-could-support-memory

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A new study suggest that brief exercise, such as 20 minutes of moderate cycling, can boost brain activity, which may help to improve memory.

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