The Mishra Lab for Stroke Neurology

The Mishra Lab focuses on clinical research regarding stroke care, including acute intervention, prevention, and post-stroke recovery. It collaborates locally and globally, including with research groups within the United States Veterans Health Administration.

Recent advances in stroke management have led to a significant reduction in stroke mortality. However, we have not made much progress in preventing and treating one of its most common and serious complications, post-stroke epilepsy (PSE). Moreover, the level of scientific evidence to manage PSE patients remains low. Therefore, identifying the epileptogenic changes soon after stroke is critical. In service of this mission, we lead several national and international collaborative projects, including efforts through the International Post-Stroke Epilepsy Research Consortium (IPSERC).

We have a long-standing interest in reperfusion stroke therapy, perfusion imaging, and the management of behavioral manifestations of stroke. Collaborative scientific efforts to manage hemispatial neglect are underway.