CENTER

Center 4 – Neurological Medical Sciences

The Neurological Medical Sciences Center focuses on the effects of post-infectious biological stressors on the central and peripheral nervous systems. Research within this center investigates neuroinflammation, neurovascular dysfunction, and neurological signaling disturbances that may contribute to cognitive and neurological symptoms observed following viral illness. Patients experiencing post-infectious syndromes frequently report neurological symptoms including brain fog, headaches, memory impairment, sensory disturbances, sleep disruption, and autonomic dysfunction. Understanding the biological mechanisms underlying these symptoms is a major focus of the center. Research efforts examine the interaction between immune signaling, vascular regulation within the brain, and inflammatory pathways that may influence neurological function and recovery. Particular attention is given to neuroimmune communication, blood–brain barrier dynamics, and long-term neurological health following infection. The Neurological Center works collaboratively with cardiovascular, immunological, and systemic recovery programs within the RAPID network to investigate how neurological dysfunction may emerge from broader systemic biological changes.