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Christopher David Lascola

Associate Professor of Radiology
Radiology, Neuroradiology
Box 3808 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
Dept of Radiology, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Radiology · 2021 - Present Radiology, Neuroradiology, Radiology
Associate Professor of Neurobiology · 2019 - Present Neurobiology, Basic Science Departments
Member of the Center for Brain Imaging and Analysis · 2004 - Present Duke-UNC Brain Imaging and Analysis Center, Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Cocaine use is associated with cerebral white matter hyperintensities in HIV disease.

Journal Article Ann Clin Transl Neurol · September 2023 BACKGROUND: White matter hyperintensities (WMH), a marker of cerebral small vessel disease and predictor of cognitive decline, are observed at higher rates in persons with HIV (PWH). The use of cocaine, a potent central nervous system stimulant, is disprop ... Full text Link to item Cite

Gold Nanostars Obviate Limitations to Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) for the Treatment of Intracranial Tumors.

Journal Article Clin Cancer Res · August 15, 2023 PURPOSE: Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is an effective minimally invasive treatment option for intracranial tumors. Our group produced plasmonics-active gold nanostars (GNS) designed to preferentially accumulate within intracranial tumors and a ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Duke Testing Site for Stroke Preclinical Assessment Network

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke · 2023 - 2025

Mast cell activation as a determinant of neurologic injury after cardiac arrest

ResearchCo Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2023

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Education, Training & Certifications


The University of Chicago · 1998 M.D.
The University of Chicago · 1997 Ph.D.