The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) announced that four new members have joined its National Advisory Neurological Disorders and Stroke Council. The council serves as the principal advisory body to NINDS regarding the Institute’s research program planning and priorities.

“I am delighted to welcome these distinguished new appointees to the advisory council,” said NINDS Director Story Landis, Ph.D. “They include a world-renowned stroke investigator and leader in thrombolytic therapy, a specialist in pediatric neurology and neonatal brain disorders, a neurologist and director of multi-disciplinary research in evidence-based treatment, and a long-time advocate for neurological research who helps families affected by serious diseases.”