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Byron Ford

"Through research, I hope we can learn ways to protect the brain from stroke, repair the brain following stroke, and develop effective treatments."

Activities
Conduct research dealing with the understanding of human diseases and the improvement of human health. Engage in clinical investigation or other research, production, technical writing, and related activities.

Minimum Education Required
Ph.D.

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