Research in Neurology

Research is a major part of the program in the Department of Neurology. The department is active in clinical research studies and basic science research.

The Department of Neurology’s basic science and clinical (medical) research programs are rapidly growing, and include outstanding programs in:

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

• Movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease

• Epilepsy

  • conducts research on mechanisms and factors influencing the development of epilepsy after stroke. He is exploring new models to predict seizures and approaches to treating seizures and reducing their impact on stroke complications. research focuses on improving the care of patients with epilepsy that is not controlled by medications by using an implantable device that monitors the electrical activity in the brain and sends pulses to prevent or shorten seizures.

• Stroke

  • and his colleagues are conducting research focused on using multimodal data— such as electronic health records (EHRs), machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI)—to improve stroke prediction, outcomes, and care systems. Their work includes developing advanced models to predict stroke recurrence, mortality, and recovery, aiming to personalize treatment and enhance prevention strategies. Additionally, they are addressing stroke health disparities, particularly in rural areas, by analyzing long-term health trends and the challenges faced by these populations, such as limited access to care.

• Multiple sclerosis

• Other neurological conditions

• Cognitive Neuroscience

  • , and their colleagues conduct research on multisensory audiovisual interactions that are thought to underlie the learning and evolution of language. They are exploring novel rehabilitative approaches to aphasias (language disorders resulting from stroke or other causes of brain damage) based on these interactions.