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Cina Sasannejad

Assistant Professor of Neurology
Neurology, Neurocritical Care
40 Duke Medicine Circle, Suite 0151, Room 0151A, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Neurology · 2021 - Present Neurology, Neurocritical Care, Neurology

Recent Publications


WHITE MATTER MATTERS: New Approach to the Brain's Hidden Half Using Circulating Oligodendrocyte-Derived Extracellular Vesicles.

Journal Article Cells · November 12, 2025 White matter, comprising 60% of the human brain, is formed by axonal fibers supported by oligodendrocytes. It is essential for brain communication, yet damage can accumulate silently leading to severe neurological problems. Current diagnostics detect chang ... Full text Link to item Cite

Early beta-blocker exposure and association with brain injury biomarkers following moderate to severe traumatic brain injury: A TRACK-TBI study.

Journal Article J Intensive Care Soc · November 2025 BACKGROUND: Beta-blockers have been studied for potential benefits in traumatic brain injury (TBI). This study aimed to investigate the association between early beta-blocker exposure and brain injury biomarkers following moderate-severe TBI. METHODS: We c ... Full text Open Access Link to item Cite

Association of Preinjury Beta-Blocker Exposure With Brain Injury Biomarkers Following Traumatic Brain Injury.

Journal Article J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · September 30, 2025 OBJECTIVE: Beta-blockers have been studied for their impact on traumatic brain injury (TBI). We aimed to examine the association of preinjury beta-blocker exposure with early brain injury biomarker levels and outcomes following TBI. METHODS: We retrospecti ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Stony Brook University · 2015 M.D.