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Sean Savitz, MD, professor and director of the UTHealth Houston Institute for Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

Ask the Expert: Recognizing the signs and preventing strokes

May 19, 2026

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New Publication Highlights Advances in Stroke Biomarkers and Translational Therapies

May 08, 2026

Dr. Emily Stevens Featured on World Stroke Academy Podcast Series

Dr. Emily Stevens Shares Expertise on World Stroke Academy Podcast

April 23, 2026

Venessa Johnson, 68, has found positivity and resilience after suffering a stroke in April 2024. (Photo by Venessa Johnson)

At the Bedside: Stroke care at UTHealth Houston helps woman regain independence

April 22, 2026

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Spencer Solberg Awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

April 13, 2026

Fiona Smith, recipient of the 2026 AMWF Research Grant for her work in stroke care and Latino health.

Fiona Smith Recognized with 2026 AMWF Research Grant for Work on Stroke Care in Latino Communities

April 02, 2026

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UTHealth Houston Stroke Institute at ASENT 2026

March 07, 2026

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Dr. Sean Savitz Presents Keynote at WINO 2026

March 06, 2026

Jennifer Beauchamp, PhD, RN, associate professor in the Department of Research at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston and first author of the study. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

Early stroke sign and symptom recognition tool for Spanish-speaking populations developed by UTHealth Houston shows promise

February 10, 2026

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Sean Savitz, MD, appears on Houston Public Media

December 10, 2025

Image of Dr. Augusto César Ferreira De Moraes, PhD, MSc, Bs, and Dr. Marcus Nascimento-Ferreira, PhD, Federal University of Tocantins, Brazil standing and holding a Brazilian flag between them.

Dr. Augusto Cesar Ferreira De Moraes Honored with Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award

March 18, 2025

Fadi Musfee, MD, PhD, MPH, is leading a clinical trial testing a telerehabilitation program for stroke patients in the Texas Rio Grande Valley. (Photo by UTHealth Houston)

Study on new telerehabilitation stroke therapy model led by UTHealth Houston for underserved community in the Texas Rio Grande Valley

February 18, 2025

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UTHealth Houston and Rice University Collaborate on Groundbreaking Pediatric Stroke Research

May 21, 2024

UTHealth Houston Study Reveals Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Outcomes

UTHealth Houston Study Reveals Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Outcomes

May 21, 2024

Katie Breece, a stroke survivor, shares her journey to empower other survivors on their road to recovery and the importance of rehabilitation therapy. (Photo courtesy of Katie Breece)

At the Bedside: Young stroke survivor's inspiring journey highlights the power of resilience, support, and research

May 06, 2024

Illuminating Strokes: Shining a Light on Cultural Considerations within the Spanish-Speaking Community

May 03, 2024

Deniz Dishman, Assistant Professor, Department of Research, receives grant to explore new technology in post-stroke pain study

February 22, 2024

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Dynamic Imaging of Blood Coagulation Within the Hematoma of Patients With Acute Hemorrhagic Stroke

February 09, 2024

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WSC 2023 | Advancing stroke care: insights from the World Stroke Congress

November 27, 2023

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WSC 2023 | Mobile health technology for stroke care

November 27, 2023