Nicole Goff | Neuroscience | Excellence in Research Award

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Ms. Nicole Goff | Neuroscience | Excellence in Research Award

MedStar Franklin Square Hospital | United States

Nicole Goff, MSN, RN, is an experienced stroke program navigator and emerging nurse scientist whose research focuses on improving acute stroke identification, response efficiency, and patient outcomes across the continuum of care. Her scholarly work centers on strengthening pre-hospital and in-hospital stroke systems through nurse-led interventions, data-driven quality improvement, and interprofessional collaboration. Nicole has contributed to research on temporal trends in code stroke utilization and the evolving need for mechanical thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke, offering insights that support resource allocation and workflow optimization in high-acuity settings. She is also involved in evaluating the clinical implementation of rapid CYP2C19 genotyping to guide antiplatelet therapy across MedStar Health, advancing personalized medicine and precision pharmacotherapy in stroke care. Her first peer-reviewed publication, a feasibility pilot study published in the Journal of Radiology Nursing, assessed a nurse-led BEFAST-based training program for police officers to improve early identification of stroke versus stroke mimics, addressing a critical gap in community-level stroke recognition. Nicole has presented her findings at state, national, and international nursing conferences, highlighting innovations in door-to-needle time reduction, mechanical thrombectomy outcomes, and nurse-led stroke response models. Her research reflects a commitment to improving neurologic emergency care through education, evidence-based practice, and system-level change.

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Featured Publication

DeRita, N., Schwenk, K., Sims, H., Singh, P., & Woodward, A. (2025). A nurse-led, BEFAST-based training for police officers to improve pre-hospital stroke vs. stroke mimic identification: A pilot feasibility study. Journal of Radiology Nursing.

Ailiyaer Palahati | Neuoroinflammation | Research Excellence Award

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Dr. Ailiyaer Palahati | Neuoroinflammation | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Ailiyaer Palahati | Chongqing Medical University | China

Ailiyaer Palahati is a dedicated PhD researcher at Chongqing Medical University whose work focuses on intracerebral hemorrhage, neurodegenerative diseases, neuroinflammation, and the roles of glial cells in central nervous system pathology. With a strong academic foundation and growing scientific contributions, he has authored four peer-reviewed journal articles indexed in SCI and Scopus, reflecting his commitment to advancing neurological research. His published work has received 11 citations across 11 documents, contributing to an h-index of 2, demonstrating early yet impactful academic influence. He has completed four research projects, including two consultancy or industry-linked studies, which highlight his ability to apply scientific knowledge to translational and collaborative contexts. His research emphasizes understanding cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying brain injury and neurodegeneration, aiming to identify novel therapeutic targets that may improve outcomes for patients with acute and chronic neurological disorders. Although he does not currently hold patents, editorial roles, or formal professional memberships, his contributions reflect strong potential for future advancements in neuroscience. With ongoing investigations in neuroinflammatory pathways and glial cell behavior, he continues to expand his scientific footprint and contribute to the growing body of knowledge in brain injury and neurodegenerative disease research.

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Featured Publications

Gan, H., Zhang, M., Duan, Y., Palahati, A., He, Q., Tan, J., Li, Y., Zhai, X., & Zhao, J. (2025). Microglial NFAT5 aggravates neuroinflammation via mediating NLRP6 inflammasome in experimental ischemic stroke. Genes & Diseases, 12(6), 101614.