Rachel Vassar, MD

Asst Prof Clinical Neurology
M_Neurology

I am a pediatric neurologist with a focus on cerebrovascular diseases and acute brain injury. My research over the past decade has focused on how neuroimaging can inform prognostication after acute brain injury. I am also interested in the genetics of cerebrovascular disease. I have established the world's first clinic dedicated to individuals with COL4A1/2 variants who are at risk for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke across the lifespan. Through my clinical care and research, I aim to further our understanding of pediatric stroke and acute brain injury to promote rapid, accurate diagnosis and optimal recovery.

Publications

COL4A1 and COL4A2-related disorders: Clinical features, diagnostic guidelines, and management.

Genetics in medicine : official journal of the American College of Medical Genetics

Tambala D, Vassar R, Snow J, Balestrini S, Bersano A, Guey S, Bonaventura E, Signorini S, Sartori S, Bertini E, Tonduti D, Parazzini C, Macchiaiolo M, Pelizza MF, Pichiecchio A, Massella L, Coste T, Orcesi S, Politano D, Bacci G, Marziali E, Dollfus H, Mandelli A, Chinali M, Plaisier E, Simioni P, Colombatti R, Guerrini R, Tournier-Lasserve E, Gould DB, Musolino PL