The Stroke Research Group undertakes both experimental and clinical research, on various aspects of Stroke ranging from prevention to neurorehabilitation. Much of our research is translational.
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| April 2021:
NIHR Stroke Research Workshop 2021 The 4th annual NIHR Stroke Research Workshop will be at College Court and Conference Centre, Leicester, on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th September 2021. There will be another exciting programme covering the full range of stroke research from clinical to basic science, and space for many submitted oral and poster abstracts, as well as a medical student bursary prize. Abstract submission opens on 1st April (more information about abstract submission here). Due to generous support from the NIHR, BASP and Stroke Association registration fees will be very low for trainees. More details of medical student bursaries available here. The programme and registration details are available here, please do save the date |
Research interests of the group include:
Pathophysiology and risk prediction in carotid artery disease
Cerebral small vessel disease and vascular cognitive impairment
Our research is closely linked, and co-located, with a comprehensive clinical stroke programme in Addenbrooke’s Hospital. This includes a dedicated Hyperacute Stroke Unit, the Lewin Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, and a daily TIA service. We run a National referral service for patients with monogenic forms of stroke, particularly CADASIL.
Research in the Group is funded by:
Visit our sister page to find out more about our work on CADASIL and other projects, Cambridge Stroke.