Articles
April 20, 2026
The American Heart Association (AHA) selected Pwint (Lily) Thinzar, a postgraduate research associate in the Petersen Lab, for the Stroke Council Abstract Travel Grant and the Bernard J. Tyson Career Development Award as part of her attendance at the 2026 International Stroke Conference.
- January 31, 2023
Stroke survivors face an increased risk of suffering a second stroke and developing cognitive disabilities as a result. Evidence indicates that hypertension plays a significant role in this comorbidity, and yet, only 60% of stroke survivors have their blood pressure under control. A Yale-led study studies the link between elevated genetic predisposition to hypertension and more-difficult-to-control blood pressure.