Lewis Morgenstern

Lewis Morgenstern is a Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and Professor of Neurology, Emergency Medicine, and Neurosurgery. He directs the Stroke Program and leads the NIH-funded Brain Attack Surveillance in Corpus Christi (BASIC) project.

Education:

• MD, University of Michigan Medical School, 1990
• BA in Psychology, Pomona College, 1984

His research focuses on stroke epidemiology, particularly health disparities in Mexican American populations. The BASIC project examines social context, incidence, and outcomes of stroke, revealing excess stroke burden and ethnic differences in recurrence and outcomes.

Publications from 2004-2006 consistently address stroke in bi-ethnic populations, with emphasis on Mexican Americans. Key themes include ethnic disparities, family history, and economic burden, primarily using data from the BASIC project.

Dr. Morgenstern's primary grant is the NIH-funded BASIC project. As a professor, he mentors students, though specific advisees are not listed. He directs the Stroke Program and leads the BASIC research team.