S. Thomas Carmichael

S. Thomas Carmichael, M.D., Ph.D., is the Chair and Professor of Neurology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and a member of the Brain Research Institute. His work bridges molecular neuroscience and clinical neurology, focusing on mechanisms and therapies for brain repair after stroke and neurodegenerative diseases.

Dr. Carmichael's research explores

• Stroke recovery mechanisms
• Vascular dementia and white matter injury
• Regenerative therapies using stem cells and biomaterials
• Neuroinflammation and intercellular signaling
• Neurotechnology for recovery enhancement

Recent publications highlight trends in stroke recovery, vascular dementia, and regenerative medicine, emphasizing

• Novel biomaterial scaffolds for neurovascular repair
• Genetic and molecular targets for neuroprotection
• Combination therapies with stem cells and rehabilitation
• Computational modeling of recovery networks
• Translational frameworks for clinical trials

He leads the UCLA Neurology Department and maintains an active Lab Website, advancing therapies for white matter stroke and cognitive decline.