Boston University · NeuroscienceRomero Lab
Jose Rafael Romero · Boston, Massachusetts
Research Focus
Dr. Jose Rafael Romero's lab at Boston University focuses on understanding how vascular risk factors influence cognitive decline and dementia after a stroke. The lab analyzes large datasets to create predictive tools that can help assess the risk of post-stroke cognitive impairment, aiming to improve prevention and treatment strategies for stroke survivors. Their work emphasizes the importance of addressing obesity and dyslipidemia as significant factors in post-stroke cognitive health.
strokecognitive impairmentdementiacardiovascular risk factorsmachine learningpopulation healthpredictive modelingdrug repurposingpublic healthFramingham Heart Study
Research Aims
4AIM 01Describe trends in post-stroke cognitive impairment in community-dwelling individuals.
AIM 02Evaluate life-course correlates of post-stroke cognitive impairment using machine learning methods.
AIM 03Develop PS-VCID risk prediction tools for clinical and research purposes.
AIM 04Study the causal relationship between obesity, dyslipidemia, and post-stroke cognitive impairment.
Skills the Lab Values
data analysismachine learningstatistical modelingrisk assessment toolsclinical research methodologiesepidemiological study designbiostatisticsdata visualizationdatabase managementmultimodal data integration
Output against the department
Publications525top 10% of dept.70th of 671
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Citations24ktop 17% of dept.115th of 671
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