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06/05/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/05/2026 09:19
UT Health Sciences News: PhD Graduate’s Work Could Alter Stroke Treatment Paradigm
Nicole Schumacher began working at 14, when she started helping her dad with his eBay side business of selling electronic components from their garage. At 18, the California native worked for Best Buy and had no plans for college.
Today, Dr. Schumacher is doing research on glucose levels in stroke patients, especially in the very early stage of the stroke called the hyperacute phase, and how that affects their post-treatment outcomes. This research has the potential to make a significant impact in the care of these patients, said her research advisor, Professor Anne Alexandrov, PhD.
Read more on the UT Health Sciences News website.
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