Boston University · EngineeringStroke Recovery Imaging Lab
David A Boas · Boston, Massachusetts
Research Focus
Dr. David Boas' lab focuses on understanding how stroke affects brain recovery, specifically how changes in blood flow and blood vessels influence healing. They use advanced imaging techniques to study these processes in animal models of stroke. Ultimately, their research aims to improve treatment and recovery strategies for stroke patients by linking vascular changes to brain function recovery.
neuroimagingstroke recoveryoptical technologiesblood flowcapillary dysfunction
Research Aims
5AIM 01Evaluate the structural and functional aspects of neurovascular recovery post-stroke.
AIM 02Establish the utility of novel imaging technology for stroke studies.
AIM 03Investigate the relationship between hemodynamic recovery signatures and capillary flow stalls.
AIM 04Explore mechanisms behind the changes in neurovascular units after stroke.
AIM 05Identify how vascular reorganization contributes to neural recovery.
Skills the Lab Values
BOLD fMRIfunctional Near Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS)optical coherence tomographypreclinical stroke modelslongitudinal imaging
Output against the department
Publications826top 4% of dept.10th of 278
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Citations47ktop 5% of dept.15th of 278
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