Diffusion Pharmaceuticals Featured in NPR Story on New Stroke Treatment
Scientists in Charlottesville are studying what could be a whole new approach to treating stroke—the nation’s leading cause of disability and the third leading cause of death. WVTF’s Sandy Hausman reports on the research.
Dr. Lee is chair of the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, and will present a free talk about stroke at the University of Virginia’s Institute on Aging conference on March 3 in Charlottesville. Here are some details:
March 3, 2009 3:00 p.m. (reception to follow)
Doubletree Hotel (990 Hilton Heights Rd, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA)
“Strategies for Avoiding and Surviving a Stroke”
Strokes can have devastating consequences, including long-term
disability and death. The possibility of having a stroke
increases substantially in the aging population; consequently,
stroke has become an increasingly important biomedical and
societal issue as our general population ages. Dr. Kevin Lee will
present current information on causes, preventative
measures, and treatments for stroke.
Presented by Kevin S. Lee, Ph.D. Chair and Harrison Foundation, Professor of Neuroscience, University of Virginia
Tags: Aging, Dr. Kevin Lee, NPR, Stroke
