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Mission
The Cerebrovascular and Neurointerventional Research Laboratory is dedicated to pioneering advancements in the field of Neurointerventional surgery. Our research team is deeply committed to enhancing clinical practices and outcomes for patients suffering from a spectrum of cerebrovascular disorders, including stroke, aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, unruptured aneurysms, carotid artery disease, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST), and other related conditions. Through our focused clinical research, we strive to forge new frontiers in endovascular treatments and patient care.
Santiago Ortega-Gutierrez
Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Radiology
President of the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology
Vice Chair, Mechanical Thrombectomy 2020+ Initiative
Director of Neurointerventional Surgery in Neurology
Director, Neuroendovascular Surgical Neuroradiology Fellowship
Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Radiology
MAP-STROKE
Speaking at ESOC 2025, Dr. Ortega-Gutierrez explains how MAP-STROKE uses a Bayesian algorithm and geo-mapping to route stroke patients where they are most likely to recover - cutting thrombectomy delays by over 90 minutes, and by more than two hours in rural areas.
Mission Thrombectomy
The Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN) is working to reduce access gaps in stroke care worldwide. This video features leading experts in the field, including our lab director, Dr. Santiago Ortega-Gutierrez, current SVIN President.
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News and media
MAP-STROKE in Medscape
Coverage of our in-silico trial of prehospital stroke routing, presented at ESOC 2025.
DONE SYMPLE with Methinks AI
An international study evaluating AI for stroke diagnosis on non-contrast CT.
$705.6M in research funding
The University of Iowa reached a record year, and our PCORI-funded DIRECT trial is part of it.
