Stroke Busters Podcast w/ Gail Cooksey, Research Coordinator

Stroke Busters

Welcome to the Stroke Busters Podcast! I'm your host, Amy Quinn, and I'm thrilled to take you on a journey into the fascinating world of stroke research and innovation. Join me as we delve into the latest breakthroughs and insights from the Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases at UTHealth Houston.

At the Stroke Busters Podcast, we're on a mission to decode the complexities of strokes, those unexpected disruptions in brain blood flow that can change lives in an instant. Our team of experts, affectionately known as the Stroke Busters, is committed to exploring new frontiers in stroke science, clinical excellence, and public awareness.

Each episode will bring you captivating conversations with top physicians, researchers, and courageous survivors, offering valuable perspectives on cutting-edge research, transformative therapies, and inspiring tales of resilience in the face of adversity.

Get ready to expand your knowledge and be inspired by the incredible work being done in the world of stroke care. This is the Stroke Busters Podcast, where we break barriers, ignite curiosity, and empower change.

Today, we are honored to have with us a distinguished guest who brings over 20 years of invaluable research experience to the field of stroke care. Starting her journey at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Baylor College of Medicine, she has made significant contributions to neurology and stroke research at Texas Oncology and currently at UT Health.

A native Houstonian, she not only excels in her professional endeavors but also embraces an active lifestyle. She has conquered numerous marathons, 10k's, and 5k's, showing her determination and resilience. From MUD runs to step aerobics and trampoline classes, she embodies the importance of physical wellness.

Beyond her professional and athletic achievements, our guest is deeply committed to community service. She actively participates in health fairs, community outreach programs, and prevention events, demonstrating her dedication to giving back and improving public health.

Join me in welcoming our esteemed guest, a passionate researcher, an avid athlete, and a devoted community advocate. Welcome to the show!

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StrokeBusters, a Podcast

Presented by: The Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) or “Stroke Institute

Genre: Medicine

About

StrokeBusters is a podcast series of recorded conversations on the topic of stroke and cerebrovascular disease. Based in the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world, we tap into our local network of astonishing leaders in healthcare and medicine to discuss the latest and most exciting news in stroke. Throughout this ten-episode series, we connect with UTHealth physicians and researchers, many who are experts in their field, to discuss their practice, cutting-edge research and medical care.

Who We Are

The Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease, better known as the Stroke Institute, serves as a multi-disciplinary hub for research and best practices in stroke recovery, stroke prevention, services, population health, and vascular dementia. We are one of the most active research and clinical programs in the country, the first Comprehensive Stroke Center in the state, and launched the first Mobile Stroke Unit in the nation.

Our stroke program, founded by Dr. James Grotta in 1979, specializes in stroke epidemiology, clinical trial design, and basic science. We train the next generation of revolutionary academics and leaders in cerebrovascular disease through our NINDS-funded fellowship programs.