Stroke Week 2022 - Research Update
Monday 15 August 2022
For Stroke Week 2022, hear three of our local NRF supported researchers from the Translational Neuropathology lab at the University of Adelaide discuss their current research projects
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Did you know that 1 in 4 people globally will experience a stroke in their lifetime?
- Stroke is the third leading cause of death and disability worldwide.
- Over 72,000 Australians suffer a stroke each year, 2/3 of which are left dead or disabled as a result.
- More than 445,087 Australians are living with the effects of stroke, and it might surprise you to know that almost a quarter of first-time strokes occur in people under the age of 55.
For Stroke Week 2022, we interviewed stroke researchers at the University of Adelaide to learn how their research is working to better understand the mechanisms of stroke and develop better treatments to improve outcomes for patients.
Hear NRF Director of Neurosurgical Research and head of the Translational Neuropathology Lab Associate Professor Renée Turner discuss the exciting research currently happening.
- SPRINTS Project - prevention of reperfusion injury and neuroinflammation following stroke.
- Investigating causes of secondary neurodegeneration following stroke.
- Can neuroprotective amyloid-precursor protein (APP) improve outcomes following stroke.
- Investigating influence of age on stroke outcomes.
Plus hear PhD Candidate's Isabella Bilecki and Shannon Stuckey discuss the projects they are working on in more detail.
Interview with Associate Professor Renée Turner
Interview with PhD Candidate Isabella Bilecki
Interview with PhD Candidate Shannon Stuckey
Every dollar donated to the Neurosurgical Research Foundation ensures that our researchers can continue their work to find better treatments to improve outcomes for stroke patients. 100% goes to research where it is needed most, not to administration.
You can donate to stroke research here
When a stroke strikes, it attacks up to 1.9 million brain cells per minute, so remember to act FAST. The FAST test is an easy way to recognise and remember the signs of stroke.
- Face – Check their face. Has their mouth drooped?
- Arms – Can they lift both arms?
- Speech – Is their speech slurred? Do they understand you?
- Time – Time is critical. If you see any of these signs, call 000 straight away.
