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Stacey E. Rosen, MD

Sex matters: Closing the gender gap in research and medicine

Association President Stacey E. Rosen, MD, calls on the stroke community to turn sex-based science into meaningful gains for women’s health.

#ISC26 Closing Main Event reports on SPAN2, I-ACQUIRE, LAIS, LUMOSA, CONCERN, MeVO, DISTALS and BCI-REHAB trials

Late-Breaking Science reveals findings on adjunct intra-arterial thrombolysis, TNK, tirofiban and more

Catch up on all the #ISC26 posters you missed at the conference

From left to right: Ángel Chamorro, Joseph Broderick and Ronald M. Lazar.

CHOICE-2, FASTEST and CREST 2 results revealed during Opening Main Event

Samarth Shah, PharmD, BCPS, and Alireza Atri, MD, PhD

GLP-1s: From weight loss to brain gain

Therapies well known for helping patients drop pounds show potential in fighting dementia and stroke.

Kori S. Zachrison, MD, MSc, FAHA, Nestor R. Gonzalez, MD, FAHA, and Shyam Prabhakaran, MD, MS, FAHA

Assessing changes, additions to 2026 acute ischemic stroke guideline

New guidance is a landmark expansion in treatment recommendations.

WATCH | Stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation: Left atrial appendage closure to protect the brain

WATCH | Stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation: Left atrial appendage closure to protect the brain

James Meschia, MD, FAHA, and John Huston, MD

Intensive medical management, revascularization and algorithms

New research and strategies point the way to the future of carotid artery disease treatment.

Guillaume Paré, MD

Polygenic risk scores: Potential game changer

Scores could pave the way for better prevention and treatment in stroke.

Nancy Brown

CEO highlights Heart Association accomplishments

Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association, outlined how the organization is "charting a bold path for the future of brain health."

Mary Cushman, MD, MSc, FAHA, and Babak Navi, MD, MS

Cancer and ischemic stroke

Understanding the connection between cancer and ischemic stroke requires current knowledge, future research.

Rami Morsi, MD, and Kazutaka Uchida, MD, PhD

New research emerges on LVOs

Experts explain paradigm shift in treatment strategies.

Heather Fullerton, MD, MAS

Cause of pediatric stroke may be overlooked in young adults

Awareness of focal cerebral arteriopathy, along with quick action and aggressive monitoring, is vital.

Gisele Sampaio, MD, PhD

Virtual solutions get real-world results

Virtual reality and augmented reality emerge as useful tools in aiding recovery from stroke.

Tracy D. Farr, PhD

Tracking microRNA clues in vascular dementia

New data-driven research may hold the keys to therapeutic targets in the future.

Isc26 Awardees

#ISC26 honors awardees

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Fueling the Heart Powered movement

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#ISC26 abstract categories and communities

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Game of Strokes tees up friendly competition

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#ISC26 Guidelines and Scientific Statements

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Call for Science 2027

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Career Fair

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#ISC26 Essential Guide

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ISC26 Fireside Chats

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Visit the Puppy Snuggle Zone in Booth 341

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Don’t miss the Simulation Zone