Director, NIH StrokeNET Research Fellowship

Dr. Rocha’s clinical and research interests focus on the management, diagnosis and prevention of acute stroke.   The goal of his research is to identify the pathophysiological mechanisms of individual tolerance to different sub-types of ischemic stroke. These findings will be used to identify targets for novel therapies to improve patient outcomes after stroke.

Education & Training

• MD, PhD, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Medicine / Neuroscience
• Resident, Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine
• Resident, Brigham and Women’s / Massachusetts General Hospital, Neurology

Specialized Areas of Clinical, Research and/or Educational Interests 

• Clinical: Acute stroke diagnostics and management, cerebrovascular hemodynamics, neurosonology
• Research: Stroke pathophysiology, precision medicine biomarkers, neuroprotection
• Education: Clinical and translational research training

Board Certifications

• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• American Board of Vascular Neurology

Professional Organization Membership

• American Academy of Neurology 
• American Stroke Association/AHA
• European Stroke Organization