Christopher David Lascola

Christopher David Lascola is an Associate Professor of Radiology and Neurobiology at Duke University, holding dual appointments in the Department of Radiology and the Center for Brain Imaging and Analysis. He is actively involved in neuroimaging research with a focus on stroke, brain tumors, and neurological disorders. His work bridges clinical neurology and advanced imaging technologies.

Education: M.D. (1998) and Ph.D. (1997) from The University of Chicago. He has held progressive academic roles including Assistant Professor before his current position.

Research interests include neuroimaging applications in oncology, stroke therapy, and neuroprotection. His grants span topics like xenon therapy for hemorrhages, mast cell activation in cardiac arrest injury, and targeted drug delivery for brain tumors. He leads projects involving novel imaging agents and therapeutic approaches for neurological conditions.

Recent publications highlight advancements in gold nanostar thermal therapy for brain tumors, cognitive outcomes after surgery, and HER2-positive breast cancer brain metastases treatments. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals like Clinical Cancer Research and Neurocritical Care.

Grants include National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke funding for stroke research (2023–2025) and Department of Defense support for MRI-based oncology imaging (2012–2022). He collaborates across disciplines, including neurosurgery and oncology, to advance translational neuroimaging.

Labs/Teams: Core faculty in Duke’s Department of Radiology and member of the Center for Brain Imaging and Analysis, contributing to interdisciplinary imaging research initiatives.