Understanding What Causes Stroke in Women
Risk Factors for Ischemic Stroke in Women
This project looks at many different proteins in women to understand what might lead to a stroke.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11109384 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Stroke is a major health concern for women, causing death and disability. This project uses advanced techniques to measure a wide range of proteins in the body. By looking at these proteins, we hope to find new clues about what causes ischemic stroke. The goal is to discover new biological markers that could help predict stroke or lead to new treatments. This work uses information from several large health studies involving many women.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research focuses on understanding stroke in women, particularly those who have participated in large health studies like the Nurses’ Health Studies or the Women’s Health Initiative.
Not a fit: Patients not at risk for or experiencing ischemic stroke, or those outside the demographic of the large studies being analyzed, may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to new ways to identify women at risk for stroke and develop better prevention or treatment strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While some smaller studies have explored proteomics and cardiovascular disease, this project represents a more comprehensive and larger-scale approach to understanding stroke in women.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rexrode, Kathryn M — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Rexrode, Kathryn M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.