Professor
Department of Neurology
Background: In 1987, Dr. Slinka joined the Department of Neurology at Ohio State, where he currently holds the title of professor. He is the recipient of multiple teaching awards.
Research Interests: Acute stroke treatment, specifically in the use of intra-arterial thrombolytic therapy. Another topic of interest is in the genetic and hereditary aspects of stroke. He is actively involved as a principal investigator with a number of industry- and NIH-sponsored clinical trails relating to acute stroke treatment and secondary prevention of stroke.
Education
MD: The Ohio State University
Postgraduate Training
Internship: Montefiore Hospital
Residency: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Fellowship: Cerebrovascular disease, The New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Center