Worrall, Bradford B.
Primary Appointment
Professor, Neurology
Education
- MD, Emory University
Contact Information
PO Box 800394
2117 McKim
Telephone: 434-924-2783
Email: bbw9r@virginia.edu
Research Disciplines
Biotechnology
Research Interests
Genetics, inflammation in stroke and other neurological diseases, ethical and methodological issues in genetic research
Research Description
Dr. Worrall’s research approaches genetic issues of cerebrovascular disease from several angles. Currently he is working with the Department of Health Evaluation Sciences on a web-based tool to assess comprehensive family history information in assigning risk and recommending interventions.
In collaboration with the NIH Stroke Branch , Dr. Worrall is looking at genetic polymorphisms of inflammatory mediators in patients with symptomatic carotid atherosclerosis. He works with other members of the stroke group in ongoing clinical trials.