Category Archives: Action on Stroke Month

Weighing up the pros and cons of EU-funded research in stroke

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Julia Manning

Guest blog by Gary Randall, European Research Manager at the Stroke Association  Horizon 2020 (H2020) is now up and running, and has funded its first new acute stroke project, PRECIOUS . The EU funding regulations enforce a multi-country, multi-culture approach … Continue reading →

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Action on Stroke Month closes on a high

Posted on June 3, 2013 by 2020health Guest Blogger

Guest blog by Dr Clare Walton, Research Communications Officer at The Stroke Association Today marks the end of Action on Stroke Month 2013 and what an amazing month it’s been! We’ve seen more than 100 community fairs, thousands of people taking … Continue reading →

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The ups and downs of stem cell research

Posted on May 30, 2013 by 2020health Guest Blogger

Guest blog by Sean Summers, Research Intern at 2020health A biotechnology firm recently announced positive results from a clinical trial on stem cell therapy for disabled stroke patients.  The results of this trial lead by Professor Keith Muir, Principle Investigator … Continue reading →

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High-tech stroke recovery aids? More likely than you may think

Posted on May 10, 2013 by 2020health Guest Blogger

May is ‘Action on Stroke Month‘ which is all about reaching out to stroke survivors and carers to help raise awareness of stroke. In a series of blog posts this month from the Stroke Association Dr Clare Walton, Research Communications Officer writes … Continue reading →

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