Reducing Brain Cell Death After Stroke | Prof. Stuart Allen

Professor Stuart Allan is discussing his research on understanding and reducing brain cell death after a stroke. His team has identified inflammation as an important factor and is using anti-inflammatory drugs to block the actions of a protein called interleukin one. This targeted approach is more successful than using the steroid dexamethasone. Their research involves studying cells in a dish and using mouse and rat models to mimic stroke conditions.