Early success for stroke research appeal

More than 700 generous people have already supported the University’s appeal to expand their world-class stroke research team with a new postgraduate researcher.

The appeal, launched in November 2020, aims to raise £100,000 to fund a new PhD with a focus on haemorrhagic stroke – which is commonly referred to as brain haemorrhage. Despite significant progress in other areas of medicine, there is still no successful treatment for haemorrhagic stroke. Around half of those who experience this type of stroke will die.

By increasing capacity within the stroke research team, the University aims to build on significant progress already made in this area of medicine. The new PhD student will conduct research that supports the search for a treatment – by helping to increase understanding of how brain haemorrhages affect the brain and developing new approaches in the lab which can be tested in the clinic.

Professor Stuart Allan, Professor of Neuroscience, said: “Haemorrhagic stroke accounts for one in seven strokes, but there’s still no emergency treatment. In fact, you’re no more likely to survive a brain haemorrhage now than you were 30 years ago. With your support, we can find a life-saving treatment sooner.”

To see progress towards the £100,000 target or support this special appeal, please go to our website.