Romuald Girard

Romuald Girard is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Chicago's Department of Neurological Surgery. His research focuses on neurovascular diseases, particularly cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs), with emphasis on developing diagnostic biomarkers, understanding molecular mechanisms, and clinical trial design. He collaborates extensively on projects involving imaging techniques (e.g., MRI, quantitative susceptibility mapping), inflammatory pathways, and pharmacological interventions.

Key areas of work include:

• Biomarker discovery for hemorrhage prediction and disease progression
• Mechanistic studies of CCM pathogenesis using murine models
• Clinical trials evaluating therapies like atorvastatin and rapamycin
• Epigenetic regulation and genetic drivers of neurovascular disorders

He has contributed to prospective cohort studies analyzing outcomes in acute brain injuries and led investigations into microbiome interactions and immunological responses in CCM patients. Collaborations with institutions worldwide highlight his role in advancing translational research in neurovascular medicine.