Helena Morrison

Dr. Morrison's research program focuses on understanding mechanisms of brain injury during ischemic stroke, with particular emphasis on neuroinflammation, microglia function, and sex differences in stroke outcomes. Her work spans from acute injury responses to chronic consequences of stroke, utilizing advanced imaging techniques including MRI and optical methods to investigate cellular and molecular changes in preclinical models. Her clinical background in intensive care nursing informs her translational approach, bridging bedside observations with laboratory investigations to identify novel therapeutic targets. She has published over 30 peer-reviewed articles and maintains active collaborations both nationally and internationally. Dr. Morrison has received multiple awards recognizing her research contributions and teaching excellence. She actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students, having supervised numerous honors projects and served as chair or committee member for PhD and DNP students. Her research is supported by federal grants from NIH and NSF, reflecting her commitment to advancing stroke science through rigorous translational research.