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Dr. Luciano Sposato is a Professor of Neurology at Western University and leads the Stroke Program at the Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), Canada. He holds cross appointments in Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Anatomy and Cell Biology, directs the Heart & Brain Lab, and serves as Associate Scientist at Robarts Research Institute and Adjunct Scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute. Dr. Sposato is also a clinician-researcher and editorial leader in Stroke and Cardiology journals.
- Primary Affiliation: Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences, Western University
- Cross Appointments: Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Anatomy and Cell Biology
- Labs: Heart & Brain Lab (Director)
- Research Institutes: Robarts Research Institute (Associate Scientist), Lawson Health Research Institute (Adjunct Scientist)
His research centers on the Brain & Heart connection, integrating epidemiological, clinical, and experimental studies. He pioneered the AFDAS (atrial fibrillation detected after stroke) concept and has published over 180 papers in Stroke and Neurocardiology, delivering lectures at 350+ conferences across 50+ countries.
- Key Research Themes: Stroke etiology, Neurocardiology, Multidisciplinary translational studies
Dr. Sposato's accolades include:
- Inaugural Kathleen and Henry Barnett Chair in Stroke Research
- Founding Chair of the World Stroke Organisation Brain & Heart Task Force
