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:
Rebecca Burdett, CRNP
Research Team:
Nichole Gallatti, M.S.Ed, CCRP
Stroke Clinical Trials Project Coordinator
Devin Keating, BS, BA
Stroke Clinical Trials Project Coordinator
MaryLiz DeSanto
Research Assistant
Sean A Spangler, MS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Stephanie Cummings, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Administrative Team:
Michele Sellers, MSN, RN
Administrator, Penn Neuro Rescue and Telestroke Program
Elizabeth Neuhaus-Booth, BSN, RN
Stroke Coordinator
Cathy Schmitt, BSN, RN
Stroke Clinical Performance Coordinator
Alycia Dickman, BA
Administrative Coordinator, Penn Neuro Rescue and Telestroke Program

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