University of Pennsylvania · NeuroscienceThe Cerebral Care Lab
Christopher G. Favilla · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Christopher G. Favilla's lab focuses on improving outcomes for stroke patients and individuals with heart failure. They are developing innovative educational tools and monitoring techniques to enhance patient care, especially regarding stroke awareness and management. Their research includes exploring the effects of heart devices on brain health and creating personalized video education platforms to empower patients and caregivers post-stroke.
stroke educationcerebral hemodynamicsleft ventricular assist devicespatient-centered outcomesneurovascular health
Research Aims
5AIM 01Evaluate the impacts of personalized video-based education on stroke patients
AIM 02Investigate the effects of LVAD implantation on brain blood flow and cognitive function
AIM 03Develop non-invasive methods for detecting large vessel occlusions in stroke patients
AIM 04Enhance patient adherence to stroke prevention measures
AIM 05Assess the long-term effects of cerebral hemodynamics on stroke recovery and quality of life.
Skills the Lab Values
transcranial Doppler ultrasonographyvideo-based education developmentdata analyticsclinical trial designpatient engagement strategies
Output against the department
Publications128bottom 45% of dept.365th of 671
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Citations1.8kbottom 11% of dept.600th of 671
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