MedStar

Stroke National Capital Area Network for Research (SCANR)

Based in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia, SCANR is composed of 11 hospitals: MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, Children’s National Medical Center, George Washington University Hospital, University of Maryland, University of Virginia, INOVA Fairfax, Fralin Biomedical, Carilion Clinic, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Howard University Hospital. The NINDS Intramural Stroke Program is also affiliated.

SCANR sites evaluated over 2100 acute stroke patients in 2012. We offer Trial Network expertise in the following: acute multimodal MRI, neurorehab, pediatric stroke, and disparities. Of particular significance is our experience with recruiting urban underserved stroke patients into studies. SCANR’s scientific base includes two Carnegie Research 1 Universities and two CTSA programs. Our preclinical expertise includes multimodal imaging, biomarkers, brain stimulation, robotics, neurorehabilitation trials, adaptive trial design, and disparities research.

SCANR will provide outstanding research training and mentorship for stroke clinician fellows, preparing them for productive stroke research careers. There are currently 5 fellowship programs and two adult neurology residencies among SCANR-affiliated institutions. This training joins strong multidisciplinary clinical and research expertise in stroke with extensive experience in research training and career development of clinician scientists.

Co-Principal Investigators:

Peter E Turkeltaub, MD, PhD
Georgetown University and MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
4000 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007
102 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202-784-1932
Email:peter.turkeltaub@georgetown.edu

Areas of Interest: aphasia, stroke recovery, brain plasticity
Role: PI

Amie Hsia, MD
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Stroke Center
110 Irving St, NW, EB-6126
Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202-877-3154
Email: Amie.Hsia@medstar.ne t

Areas of Interest: acute stroke treatment with advanced brain imaging; telemedicine; health disparities
Role: Co-I

Brad Worrall, MD, MSc
University of Virginia
PO Box 800394
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0394
Email: BBW9R@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu

Areas of Interest: Vascular neurology, genetics
Role: Co-I

Barbara S Bregman, PT PhD

Georgetown University and MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
3900 Reservoir Road NW, Washington, DC 20007
102 Irving Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202-687-1452
Email: bregmanb@georgetown.edu

Areas of Interest: neural plasticity and recovery function after CNS injury
Role: Administrative PI

M. Carter Denny, MD, MPH
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd NW, PHC 7
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202-444-8532
Email: Mary.C.Denny@medstar.net

Areas of Interest: Stroke Prevention, Stroke Recovery, Health Disparities
Role: SCANR Operations Co-I

RCC Program Manager:

Florence Mwicigi, MD, CCRP
102 Irving Street, NW
Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202-877-1922
Email: Florence.Mwicigi@medstar.net

Other Site Investigators:

Andrew Stemer, MD
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Email: Andrew.B.Stemer@medstar.net

Areas of Interest: vascular neurology, neurointerventional neurology

Dana Harrar, MD
Children’s National Medical Center
Email: Dana.harrar@childrensnational.org

Areas of Interest: Childhood stroke, ICU EEG monitoring and pediatric neurocritical care

Mark Baker, MD
George Washington University Hospital
Email: Kbuger@mfa.gwu.edu

Areas of Interest: Disaster Medicine and bedside Emergency Ultrasound

Carolyn Cronin, MD
University of Maryland
Email: ccronin@som.maryland.edu

Areas of Interest: Vascular Neurology, Director of Residency Program

Seemant Chaturvedi, MD
Baltimore VA Medical Center
Email: schaturvedi@som.maryland.edu

Areas of Interest: Vascular Neurology, Director of Residency Program

Saqib Chaudhry, MD
INOVA Fairfax
Email: Saqib.Chaudhry@inova.org

Areas of Interest: Brain Cancer/Tumors, Brain Injury, General Neurology, Stroke

Shraddha Mainali, MD
Virginia Commonwealth University
Email: Shraddha.Mainali@vcuhealth.org

Areas of Interest: Acute large vessel occlusion strokes with specific focus in cerebral collateral circulation

Biraj Patel, MD
Carilion Clinic/Virginia Tech
Email: bmpatel@carilionclinic.org

Areas of Interest: Interventional Radiology, Thrombectomy

Sharon Ramey, PhD
Fralin Biomedical
Email: slramey@vt.edu

Areas of Interest: Early childhood interventions, prenatal and early postnatal studies, at risk children

Paul Singh, MD
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Email: paul.singh@medstar.net

Areas of Interest: Interventional neurology, vascular neurology

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