Research Program Award (R35)
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Institution
UTHealth Houston,
Houston, TX
Awarded Project
Sex Differences in Inflammation Across the Lifespan
Dr. McCullough is recognized for her work in cerebral vascular disease. She is known for her research identifying sex differences in cell death pathways during stroke, which are now recognized as major factors in the response to an ischemic insult. Her laboratory also studies aging and inflammation, and how these factors influence recovery after stroke.