The Division of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases at the University of Pennsylvania has a long and storied history. Our accomplishments include:
- One of the first designated stroke units in the United States
- First JCAHO certified primary stroke center in Philadelphia
- First JCAHO certified comprehensive stroke center in the Philadelphia region (2012)
- National Institute of Health-funded Philadelphia Regional Stroke Trials Network Coordinating Center
- National Institute of Health-funded Neurology Emergency Treatment Trial Network (NETT) Hub
- Two faculty members have received the American Academy of Neurology Michael Pessin Stroke Leadership Award
Faculty:
Advanced Practice Providers:
Research Team:
Nichole Gallatti, M.S.Ed, CCRP
Associate Director Stroke Clinical Research
MaryLiz DeSanto
Clinical Research Coordinator
Stephanie Cummings, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Sarah Carter, BA
Clinical Research Coordinator
Kaylin Lemelle-Thomas, RN
Clinical Research Coordinator
Alexis (Lexy) Ramagano, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Rebecca Gitlevich, BS
Research Assistant
Caroline Velten, BA
Clinical Research Coordinator
Alexa Lebron-Cruz, BA
Research Assistant
Administrative Team:
Michele Sellers, MSN, RN
Director, UPHS Neuro Rescue Network
Colin Hoey, BSN, RN , CEN
Stroke Coordinator
Cathy Schmitt, BSN, RN
Stroke Clinical Performance Coordinator
Kim Sears
Administrative Coordinator
Myra Pressman, BSW, RN
Stroke Clinical Performance Coordinator

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