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… Image Assess risk by using the NIH Stroke Scale. Developed through research supported by NINDS , the widely used NIH Stroke Scale helps health care providers assess the severity of a stroke. Health care providers use it to measure neurological …
… with the differential diagnosis and management of such disorders is critical. The ideal candidate will also have …
… Activities (DEA) at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of …
… (BSI) as a staff scientist and studied neurodegenerative disorders. While at BSI, she developed novel transgenic …
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Prevention is the number one way to disrupt stroke. The best way to prevent stroke is by lowering your risk. You’re at higher risk for stroke if you smoke, have obesity or are physically inactive, or have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, or diabetes. Many of these risk factors can be controlled through medications and healthy lifestyle choices. The sooner you start taking steps to lower your risk, the better.In recent years, a better…
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Corey Harwell, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurobiology
Harvard Medical School
Mentorship Makes a Difference
As I reflect on my scientific career to date, one theme that stands out has been the importance of mentorship. I’ve had several mentors that helped me get where I am today. They include my first mentor, Dr. Fu-Ming Chen, who sparked my interest in research; Dr. Prem Kahlon, who encouraged me to apply for the…
… to junior faculty in behavioral medicine and sleep disorders research. I had just gotten my permanent resident …
… My lab focuses on understanding the impact of metabolic disorders on both normal and pathological brain aging. My lab …
… disparities and promote health equity in neurological disorders. I also want to recognize Asian-American … preclinical discoveries to new treatments for neurological disorders, and he is committed to including diverse voices in …
… of our investigations include mouse models of seizure disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, and Alzheimer’s disease. To accomplish our …