The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, and the UPMC Stroke Institute have an established history of advancing research in stroke. That history is highlighted by our position as one of the highest contributors to key landmark clinical trials in the field for more than three decades.
The UPMC Stroke Institute is proud to serve as a Regional Coordinating Center for the NIH StrokeNet clinical trials research network, in collaboration with other top-tier stroke centers across the country. The goal of NIH StrokeNet is to maximize efficiencies in developing, promoting, and conducting high-quality, multisite, and multidisciplinary clinical trials focused on key interventions in stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery. The Stroke Institute also participates in several multi-center, industry-sponsored clinical trials tailored to the expertise of our stroke doctors.
Participating in clinical trials gives stroke patients, families, and clinicians unique access to a variety of relevant and impactful scientific research in the form of the latest and most promising treatment options. Our expertise in diagnosing and treating a large and diverse volume of patients, along with our commitment to advancing scientific discovery, has helped us develop a very strong catalog of current research on heart and vascular diseases.
StrokeNet also supports a dedicated one-year stroke research fellowship.
The fellowship is open to trainees from multiple specialties, including:
Under the guidance of an experienced faculty mentor, fellows complete a specialized research curriculum utilizing University of Pittsburgh and UPMC resources. The development of a research project tailored to the fellow's interest is incorporated into the individualized training plan.
Fellows also participate in all NIH StrokeNet advisory committee activities and educational seminars. Early-stage investigators who complete the STN-UP fellowship are well-prepared to develop their careers in academic-clinical research.
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