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Winok Lapidaire focuses on the effects of high blood pressure on brain health, with a particular interest in the effects of high blood pressure during pregnancy. His research aims to facilitate early diagnosis and continuous check-ups of vascular diseases, ensuring these services are accurate, affordable, and accessible to everyone. He employs computational modeling and integrates multi-organ, multi-modality data to develop imaging-based tools for monitoring the progression of cardiovascular disease, especially in hypertensive pregnancies. Additionally, he co-invented the VITA medical imaging device, which detects changes in small blood vessels, ultimately enhancing community care. Winok completed his undergraduate degree at University College Utrecht in the Netherlands and later earned dual Master's degrees in Brain and Mind Sciences from University College London and École Normale Supérieure in Paris, France. He was awarded a Child Health Research studentship to fund his PhD, which investigated the long-term effects of neonatal nutrition on the brain in preterm infants, involving adult follow-ups that included brain MRI scans and cognitive testing.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.