Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Strokes and genetic conditions that cause brain bleeds are among the leading causes of disability and death worldwide. By the time University of Chicago neurosurgeon Issam Awad sees these patients, their brains have already suffered damage. This is why Awad has committed to understanding the causes and mechanisms behind this bleeding—to predict and prevent these bleeds before they occur. Learn more by going Inside the Lab: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/awad-lab-predicting-and-preventing-strokes-and-brain-bleeds
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Strokes and genetic conditions that cause brain bleeds are among the leading causes of disability and death worldwide. By the time University of Chicago neurosurgeon Issam Awad sees these patients, their brains have already suffered damage. This is why Awad has committed to understanding the causes and mechanisms behind this bleeding—to predict and prevent these bleeds before they occur. Learn more by going Inside the Lab: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/awad-lab-predicting-and-preventing-strokes-and-brain-bleeds
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About #UChicago:
Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas.
#UChicago on the Web:
Home: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage
News: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news
Facebook: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB
Twitter: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW
Instagram: bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG
University of Chicago on YouTube:
youtube.com/uchicago
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ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email digicomm@uchicago.edu.
