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June - July News Highlights

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July 25, 2019

June - July news highlights the unique ways that our Institute, scientists, and staff strive to bring hope to those living with neurological disabilities. Our world-class neuroscience helps people see, remember, talk, write, and walk again.

Prusky Lab
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July 8, 2019
Burke Neurological Institute Researchers Unveil Novel Technology to Better Measure Visual Function in Children
How would you feel or what would you do if you learned your child could not see your face? It is devastating to learn that a child is unable to see due to a traumatic brain injury.
Drs. Prusky, Hill, and Alam
Hollis Lab
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June 27, 2019
An Investment in Hope for Spinal Cord Injury
Dr. Edmund Hollis and his lab are working to change this staggering statistic and give hope to those suffering from neuronal damage. By focusing on motor (movement) recovery as a whole, the Hollis lab is able to not only evaluate potential therapeutic strategies for spinal cord injury, but also for stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy and neurodegenerative diseases.
Dr. Hollis' Lab Team Photo
Cho Lab / Friel Lab / Gibson Lab / Hollis Lab / Sahni Lab / Yoshida Lab / Willis Lab
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May 29, 2019
Summer Scholars Pave the Way for the Future of Neuroscience

Over 100 undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in biomedical sciences applied for coveted spots in the Burke Neurological Institute’s Summer Science Research Program.

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Cho Lab
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May 29, 2019
A Day of Hope for Stroke

On May 17th, the Burke Neurological Institute hosted the 2nd annual McDowell Symposium, a day dedicated to Hope for Stroke. Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke, and it is the leading cause of physical disabilities in the United State

Stroke patient with Amy
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June 13, 2019
Join Burke Neurological Institute’s Research Registry

Burke Neurological Institute is currently recruiting participants with stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury or other neurological conditions, as well as healthy volunteers to join our clinical research registry.

Research Registry, Currently Recruiting Participants

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Vision Recovery
See better.
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Traumatic Brain Injury
In the U.S., over 5.3 million adults and children live with TBI.
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Stroke
Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the U.S.
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Spinal Cord Injury
Around the world, between 300,000 and 500,000 people are living with a SCI.
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Motor Recovery
Write and walk again.
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Pain & Sensory Recovery
Pain free, touch and smell like before.