University of California-San Francisco · NeuroscienceFullerton Lab
Heather J Fullerton · San Francisco, California
Research Focus
Dr. Heather J. Fullerton's lab focuses on understanding the disease process and treatment options for a condition called focal cerebral arteriopathy (FCA), which is a leading cause of strokes in children. The lab is conducting a clinical trial (FOCAS) to compare two treatment strategies using corticosteroids to see which one leads to better health outcomes for affected children. They aim to ensure that children receiving treatment have the best chance of recovery and improvement in their neurological health.
focal cerebral arteriopathypediatric strokecorticosteroidsclinical trialischemic strokeneurological outcomespediatric neurologystroke managementarterial ischemic stroke
Research Aims
4AIM 01Compare the effectiveness of immediate versus selective treatment with corticosteroids for FCA.
AIM 02Assess the safety and tolerability of corticosteroids in children with FCA.
AIM 03Determine the effects of FCA treatment strategies on neurological health outcomes.
AIM 04Evaluate the clinical management strategies for pediatric stroke in terms of risks and benefits.
Skills the Lab Values
clinical trial designpatient recruitmentMRI imaging analysisdata collection and analysisinformed consent processeshealthcare advocacyinterpretation of radiological outcomesneurological assessmentspediatric care
Output against the department
Publications253top 28% of dept.191st of 671
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Citations63ktop 4% of dept.28th of 671
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