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Nada Kais El Husseini

Associate Professor of Neurology
Neurology, Stroke and Vascular Neurology
Box 31217 Med Ctr, Durham, NC 27710
Dept of Neurology, Durham, NC 27710

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Associate Professor of Neurology · 2021 - Present Neurology, Stroke and Vascular Neurology, Neurology
Director of Telestroke Services in the Department of Neurology · 2020 - Present Neurology, Clinical Science Departments

Recent Publications


Genetic Variation and Stroke Recovery: The STRONG Study.

Journal Article Stroke · August 2024 BACKGROUND: Genetic association studies can reveal biology and treatment targets but have received limited attention for stroke recovery. STRONG (Stroke, Stress, Rehabilitation, and Genetics) was a prospective, longitudinal (1-year), genetic study in adult ... Full text Link to item Cite

Retinal vessel caliber and cognitive performance: the multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis (MESA).

Journal Article Scientific reports · February 2024 Retinal vessel calibers share anatomic and physiologic characteristics with the cerebral vasculature and can be visualized noninvasively. In light of the known microvascular contributions to brain health and cognitive function, we aimed to determine if, in ... Full text Cite
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Recent Grants


Achieving Blood Pressure (BP) Goals after Stroke: Comparative Effectiveness of Intensive Tailored Telehealth Management v. Intensive Clinic Management.

Clinical TrialPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center · 2024 - 2028

Evaluating the Implementation of High Intensity Home-Based Rehabilitation Following Stroke

ResearchCo-Mentor · Awarded by Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality · 2024 - 2027

Allopregnanolone in post-stroke depression

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by American Heart Association · 2024 - 2026

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Education, Training & Certifications


American University of Beirut (Lebanon) · 2004 M.D.