Opening of the Cerebrovascular Center at Stony Brook

On December 17th, Stony Brook University Medical Center commemorated the opening of the Cerebrovascular Center of the Department of Neurological Surgery, a significant component of the Institute for Advanced Neurosciences. This opening commemorates a multi-million dollar investment and more than three years of planning and development in order to bring the most advanced cerebrovascular care to the residents of Long Island.

The Cerebrovascular Center houses three of the newest generation Siemens biplane angiography suites equipped with the most advanced flat panel detector technology. In the highly skilled hands of Dr. Henry Woo and Dr. David Fiorella, Co-Directors of the Cerebrovascular Center, these technological enhancements contribute to more accurate diagnoses and state-of-the art treatments for acute stroke, arteriovenous malformations, cerebral aneurysms, and carotid and intracranial atherosclerosis.

In addition to the Siemens bi-planes, the Cerebrovascular Center offers a highly sophisticated and unique research facility, under the direction of Barry Lieber, PhD, dedicated to setting a foundation for the discovery, testing, and delivery of new endovascular therapies by integrating bioengineering approaches with the medical sciences. Stony Brook University supported the purchase of a Siemens Artis® Zeego and the renovation of the space for the angiography equipment. Our Center is one of only three in the country with a Zeego dedicated to research and teaching. As well, Stony Brook is the first Center in the country to utilize a neuroendovascular simulator. The simulator, affectionately called Headly", is a superb teaching tool for our students, fellows and researchers. It is capable of replicating a patient's cerebrovasculature system so that the endovascular surgeons can perfect their technique and test new treatment technologies.

The commemorative opening included testimonials from three patients treated at the Cerebrovascular Center and a presentation by Dr. Henry Woo.