World Stroke Day (WSD) was Tuesday, October 29, 2024. WSD is dedicated to raising awareness about strokes, understanding their impact and at MMRI, searching for cures and treatments. A stroke occurs when there’s a change in how blood flows through the brain, causing brain cells to suffocate.

At MMRI, the Kessinger Lab studies venous thromboembolism, a condition that has the potential to lead to serious side effects such as stroke. Venous thromboembolism (VTE) refers to a blood clot that starts in a vein (AHA). Using intravital confocal microscopy of large vein thrombosis, Dr. Kessinger has shown the ability to capture high-resolution spatial maps of the venous thrombosis inflammation and structure that will help identify potential treatments.

World Stroke Day serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of stroke awareness and support. MMRI’s researchers, like Dr. Kessinger, strive to find treatments and preventatives for venous thromboembolism and stroke through nanomedicine and molecular imaging. To learn more about Dr. Kessinger’s efforts, visit https://www.mmri.edu/kessinger-lab/. To donate, visit https://www.mmri.edu/giving/.

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