Conduct Research at the Stroke Institute
The Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease fosters highly successful research in the following areas:
- sustain and grow our highly successful research in acute stroke treatment
- develop new areas of research in stroke recovery, prevention, health services, population health and vascular cognitive impairment
- promote collaborative multi-disciplinary teams
To see a full list of studies we are currently recruiting for CLICK HERE
Our Main Areas of Research
Acute Stroke
- Improve approaches to dissolve clots
- Protect the brain
- Catheter delivery
Brain Hemorrhage
- Blood removal
- Blood reabsorption
Inpatient Care
- Improve quality of care
- Improve efficiency of care
Stroke Recovery
- Stem cells
- Rehabilitation therapy and exercise
- Stem cells
- Brain stimulation
- Exoskeletons
Stroke Prevention
- Better approaches to reduce high blood pressure
- Personalized treatments based on genotypes and biomarkers
Health Care Delivery
- Mobile Ambulance
- Telemedicine
Stroke Complications
- Cognitive impairment
- Depression
- Caregiver burden
Population Health
- Primary and secondary stroke prevention
- Disparities and health equity
Do you need help developing your next big idea?
As part of our mission we are available to investigators throughout the UT Community and the Texas Medical Center. The Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease houses a think tank for clinical trial design. Our team is made up of experts in trial design and stroke research including: Charles Green, Sean Savitz, MD, Andrew Barreto, MD and other content experts as needed are available to you. This team can help you to identify the appropriate RFPs/RFAs, help to assemble the right mentor team and help with concept synopsis proposals. In order to be access the assistance of the Think Tank, the following conditions must be met:
- Dedicate time to put in to the grant application
- Be receptive to constructive criticism
- Be willing to meet with the team on a regular basis to review progress of application
For an initial meeting with the Think Tank, please submit an initial proposal to:
Barbara Lewis
Program Manager
[email protected]