Dr. Brett Cucchiara

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Biography

Brett L. Cucchiara, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He serves as the Director of the Neurovascular Ultrasound Laboratory, where he leads research focused on cerebrovascular diseases. His current research explores blood biomarkers in patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIA) and strokes, as well as studying alterations in vascular structure and function related to migraines. His clinical expertise encompasses a range of cerebrovascular conditions including stroke, TIA, and intracerebral hemorrhage. Cucchiara completed his undergraduate education at Carleton College, achieving a Bachelor of Arts in English with magna cum laude honors. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Tulane University School of Medicine. His post-graduate training includes an internship in Internal Medicine and a residency in Neurology at the same institution, followed by a fellowship in Stroke Neurocritical Care. He holds certifications from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology and Vascular Neurology, and he has been recertified in Neurology.

Research Interests

Experience

Director, Neurovascular Ultrasound Laboratory

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA

Leading research and clinical practices in neurovascular ultrasound.

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
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