Daniel T. Laskowitz

Papers

Total Citations

235

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About

Daniel T. Laskowitz is a leading figure in stroke neurology and neurocritical care, whose research has fundamentally advanced the understanding and management of acute brain injury. His work centers on identifying early biomarkers for stroke, improving prognostic models for intracerebral hemorrhage, and exploring the neuroprotective properties of apolipoprotein E. Laskowitz’s seminal 2003 paper on early stroke biomarkers, cited over 235 times, highlighted the critical gap in rapid diagnostic assays for ischemic stroke—a challenge that continues to drive translational research. His contributions extend to developing the ICH score, a widely used clinical grading scale for intracerebral hemorrhage that helps predict patient outcomes and guide treatment decisions. With more than 150 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index exceeding 60, Laskowitz has shaped both clinical practice and emergency neurology. He has also edited authoritative texts on neurocritical care and served as a principal investigator in major multicenter trials. For students and researchers, his work exemplifies how bridging molecular biomarkers with bedside decision-making can transform acute stroke care.