The UPMC Stroke Institute, located in Pittsburgh, PA, is a leading center for the management, diagnosis, and prevention of acute stroke. Established in 1995 as a subspecialty within the Department of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh, the institute operates within a 760-bed academic medical center and has a network of 21 spoke hospitals. With a team of experienced physicians and researchers, the institute is actively involved in large national clinical research trials in stroke.
Under the leadership of Principal Investigator Marcelo Rocha, MD PhD, the UPMC Stroke Institute focuses on areas such as acute stroke treatment, EMS recognition and triage of stroke patients, pediatric stroke, and neurorehabilitation. With a dedicated team of co-investigators and project managers, the institute is committed to advancing stroke care and improving outcomes for patients.
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