Canadian Neurosurgeon Awarded Saskatchewan Research Chair in Clinical Stroke Research

Three Saskatchewan, Canada, organizations –- the Heart and Stroke Foundation (HSF), Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) and University of Saskatchewan (U of S) —­ have announced a significant advancement for stroke research in the province.

Brain surgeon and medical researcher Michael Kelly, MD, FAANS, of Saskatoon — a city in central Saskatchewan — has been awarded the Saskatchewan Research Chair in Clinical Stroke Research, which will enable him to pursue his work in the operating room and at the Canadian Light Source synchrotron in an effort to increase understanding of strokes, and improve prevention and treatment.

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, and brings a significant cost to the Saskatchewan health-care system.

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