Dr. Hyacinth Idu Hyacinth's lab at the University of Cincinnati focuses on understanding how small blood vessel diseases in the brain contribute to racial disparities in cognitive impairments like Alzheimer's disease and vascular cognitive impairment. They explore how genetic and vascular risk factors differ among racial groups, particularly between Black and White Americans, and how these differences influence the likelihood of developing dementia. Their ultimate goal is to identify high-risk populations to tailor prevention and treatment strategies.

Dr. Stacie Demel's lab focuses on understanding how metabolic changes in the body relate to recovery from a type of stroke called intracerebral hemorrhage. Specifically, they study how these metabolic responses differ by race and ethnicity, especially among Black and Hispanic populations who experience higher rates of stroke. Through analyzing blood samples and other data, the lab aims to identify potential new treatments that can help improve recovery outcomes for these patients.