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James Brorson, MD, Neurology, Chicago, IL, University of Chicago Medical Center

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Neurology • Chicago, IL

Vascular Neurology

Professor of Neurology, University of Chicago Medicine

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Summary

  • I am a vascular neurologist with over 20 years of patient care experience, as well as experience in basic and clinical research. My past laboratory work has focused on excitotoxic mechanisms of neuronal cell death pertinent to acute brain ischemia and degenerative diseases, and my current research interests are in using large clinical datasets to decipher mechanisms of recurrent stroke and to refine approaches for recurrent stroke prevention. My clinical interests focus on the treatment and prevention of stroke, and the management of diverse aspects of cerebrovascular disease, including carotid stenosis, intracranial arterial stenosis, intracranial aneurysms, hypercoagulable disorders, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, and stroke in the young. I participate in several clinical trials in secondary stroke prevention. Currently I am Section Chief for Vascular Neurology, in the University of Chicago's Department of Neurology.

Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Vascular Neurology, 1989 - 1990
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 1986 - 1989
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoInternship, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1985 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1987 - 1990
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award American Academy of Neurology, 2020
  • Doroghazi Clinical Teaching Award The University of Chicago, 2019
  • Teaching Award University of Chicago Neurology Department, 2018
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Telestroke Protocols Streamline Life-Saving Care for Stroke Patients
    Telestroke Protocols Streamline Life-Saving Care for Stroke PatientsSeptember 23rd, 2021
  • Brandywine Hospital Receives Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold plus Quality Achievement Award
    Brandywine Hospital Receives Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold plus Quality Achievement AwardJuly 31st, 2020
  • This Company's Software Helps Alert Doctors to Future Strokes
    This Company's Software Helps Alert Doctors to Future StrokesMarch 14th, 2016
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Grant Support

  • AMPA Receptor Expression And Selective Neuronal DeathNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1999–2006
  • Mechanisms Of Excitotoxic Damage In Central NeuronsNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1993–1997

Committees

  • Member, Vascular Neurology Pilot Committee of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology 2020 - Present
  • Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease 2020 - Present
  • Member, AAN Stroke and Vascular Neurology Section 2007 - Present
  • Member, NIH study section: Neural Oxidative Metabolism and Death 2007 - 2008
  • Ad hoc member, NIH study section: Brain Disorders and Clinical Neurosciences-3 1998 - 2004

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. James Brorson, Dr. James Brorson, MD, Dr. J Brorson, Dr. James R Brorson