Simpkins Lab
The Simpkins Lab focuses on translational stroke, brain aging and cerebrovascular research using team science and innovation. Our goal is to identify novel therapeutics and best practices in medicine to prevent long-term disability from stroke, brain aging and cerebrovascular disease.
Personal Statement
I am a vascular neurologist and my research lab is conducting cutting-edge translational and clinical research on stroke, brain aging and brain health through the lens of health equity, precision medicine and team science.”
Alexis Simpkins, MD, PhD, MSCR, FAHA, FANA, FAAN
Breakthrough Research
- Novel Translational Stroke Biomarker Research
- Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Brain Aging
- Health Equity and Best Practices in Stroke Care
Publications
Learn more about the recent research publications from the Simpkins Lab.
Laboratory Team
Learn more about the scientists, faculty members, investigators and other healthcare professionals of the Simpkins Lab, whose dedicated efforts lead to groundbreaking discoveries.
Job Opportunities
We are actively recruiting students and postdocs to be our colleagues and expand lab knowledge and expertise to make important breakthroughs.
Collaborations
The Simpkins Lab collaborates with a wide range of investigators within Cedars-Sinai and institutions around the world.
- Susan Cheng, MD, MMSc, MPH
- Elizabeth Chou, MD
- Christina Harris, MD
- Shlee S. Song, MD
- Maria Bruzzone Giraldez, MD, University of Florida
- Faye Norby, PhD, MPH, University of Minnesota
- Fred Stephen Sarfo, MD MS, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Contact the Simpkins Lab
127 S. San Vicente Blvd.
Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion, Sixth Floor A6600
Los Angeles, CA 90048