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Tara A. Whitten is a leading researcher in the objective assessment of sport-related concussion, focusing on the intersection of motor, sensory, and cognitive function. Her major contributions center on validating and applying the KINARM end-point robot—a device that provides precise, quantitative measures of neurological performance beyond what traditional clinical tools can offer. In her highly cited 2018 work on test-retest reliability, she demonstrated that robotic assessments are robust for evaluating young adult athletes, laying the groundwork for more objective concussion diagnostics. Her subsequent studies, including a 2018 paper with 16 citations, used the KINARM to map acute neurological impairments and recovery trajectories after sport-related concussion, revealing subtle deficits in spatial working memory and postural stability that standard exams often miss. With over 60 cumulative citations across her key papers, Whitten’s work is pivotal in shifting concussion assessment from subjective symptom reports to data-driven, multidimensional profiling. Her research not only advances clinical practice but also offers a scalable framework for monitoring neurological health in athletic populations, making her a vital voice in sports medicine and neurorehabilitation.