Dr. Patrick Lyden

Professor

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Biography

Patrick Lyden is a Professor of Physiology and Neuroscience at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He has been a key leader in stroke therapy, spearheading pivotal trials including the NINDS t-PA Acute Stroke Trial, which established a proven therapy for stroke. Lyden has also led extensive multi-national trials, funded by the NIH and industry, focusing on innovative stroke treatments. Currently, he is the Principal Investigator for the Stroke Preclinical Assessment Network, working on identifying treatments poised for success in human clinical trials. His leadership in the field is recognized by his election as a Fellow to several prestigious organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association. Lyden's research interests focus on finding improved therapies for acute stroke, and he’s currently overseeing a significant NIH-funded clinical trial for a new stroke treatment that involves 100 centers and a budget of $20 million.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-07-01 — Present

Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Oversees research and education in Neurology and Neuroscience.

Chair, Stroke Council

2015-01-01 — Present

American Heart Association • N/A

Leads the Stroke Council to promote quality stroke care.

Awards

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William M. Feinberg Award for Excellence in Clinical Stroke

2019-04-01
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Faculty Teaching Award

2020-01-01
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Gladys & George T. Abell Lecturship in Neurology

2019-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.