Dr. James Brorson

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Biography

James Brorson is a neurologist specializing in vascular neurology with 25 years of experience in patient care. His research focuses on the mechanisms of neuronal cell death pertinent to acute brain insults such as ischemia, excitotoxicity, and metabolic derangements. His clinical interests include the treatment and prevention of stroke, and the management of various aspects of cerebrovascular diseases, including carotid stenosis, intracranial arterial stenosis, intracranial aneurysms, hypercoagulable disorders, cerebral amyloid angiopathy, and strokes in young patients. He currently serves as the medical director of the University of Chicago Comprehensive Stroke Center, where he cares for approximately 400 stroke patients annually. Dr. Brorson has also served as the principal investigator in clinical trials aimed at secondary stroke prevention. He has obtained funding for his research projects and has extensive expertise in both basic and clinical research.

Research Interests

Experience

Medical Director

2023-01-01 — Present

University of Chicago Comprehensive Stroke Center • Chicago, IL

Oversees the comprehensive stroke program and patient care.

Awards

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Doroghazi Clinical Teaching Award

2019-01-01
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Department Teaching Award

2018-01-01
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Senior Faculty Scholar

2017-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy