Weizhao Zhao

Weizhao Zhao is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering within the College of Engineering at the University of Miami. His research focuses on advanced medical imaging techniques and cerebrovascular disease mechanisms, with particular emphasis on stroke pathophysiology and traumatic brain injury.

His primary research interests include:

• Biomedical imaging analysis techniques for cerebrovascular diseases
• Mechanisms of white matter hyperintensity development in small vessel disease
• Sex-dependent differences in stroke outcomes and therapies
• Advanced MRI methodologies for traumatic brain injury assessment
• Development of deep learning tools for oncological imaging biomarkers

Analysis of recent publications (2022-2024) reveals strong thematic focus on cerebrovascular pathology, with significant contributions to understanding pulse-wave velocity correlations with cerebral small vessel disease, sex-specific responses to electronic cigarette exposure in stroke models, and innovative microparticle-based therapies for intracerebral hemorrhage. His work frequently employs multimodal MRI techniques and translational rodent models.

Dr. Zhao actively collaborates with neurology and neuroscience researchers across multiple institutions, particularly on the Northern Manhattan Study cohort. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to high-impact journals in neurology, stroke research, and biomedical engineering.