Latest Publications
Social Network Mapping and Functional Recovery Within 6 Months of Ischemic Stroke
Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair
Sept 2019
Social Networks and Risk of Delayed Hospital Arrival After Acute Stroke
Nature Communications
March 2019
About Us
We aim to expand the view of a patient from a solitary person to an individual embedded in a social network. Our group quantitatively maps patients' social networks, meaning the connections to family, friends, and acquaintances. We think deeply about the effects of illness on this network and the network effects on illness trajectories. Our findings suggest that social networks are an under-recognized factor in clinical studies and interventions, and may be harnessed to improve patients' lives.
We study social networks in various illnesses including stroke, heart attacks, multiple sclerosis, concussions, and normal aging.
Updates
The personal network survey for The Football Players Health Study at Harvard University has launched! Learn more here!

Now introducing the Human Network Initiative. Researching solutions to heal patients and communities. Check out our website!

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