University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) has established a collaborative partnership with multiple universities in the U.S., designating itself as a premier study site for visits. This strategic alliance brings together the research expertise of all institutions, fostering a dedicated environment for the investigation and understanding of CADASIL. Through joint efforts, UW-Madison and the entire Consortium of sites aim to advance knowledge and contribute to the broader scientific community’s understanding of this rare and complex condition. UW-Madison is home to the CADASIL Consortium’s Clinical Coordinating Center led by study principal investigator, Dr. Jane Paulsen.
Jane Paulsen, Ph.D.
Position title: Study Principal Investigator
Jane Paulsen is a Professor of Neurology with tenure at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She was previously the Roy J. Carver Chair in Neurosciences at the University of Iowa, and began her academic career in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at UCSD. Her career interests include Huntington’s Disease and vascular dementia research. Dr. Paulsen serves as the study PI for the CADASIL Consortium study.
Jamie Elliott, M.D., Ph.D.
Position title: Site Principal Investigator
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Dr. Jamie Elliott is a vascular neurologist at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health who specializes in stroke, including care of the acute stroke patient, stroke recovery, and stroke prevention. She completed her neurology residency and vascular neurology fellowship at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics.
UW-Madison CADASIL Site Staff
Inez Dufresne
Credentials: BA
Position title: Clinical Research Coordinator II
Email:
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Inez Dufresne works with the Paulsen Lab at the University of Wisconsin–Madison as the Clinical Research Coordinator II for the CADASIL Consortium. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and French from Grinnell College. Inez is excited to be a part of Dr. Paulsen’s effort to learn more about CADASIL and how to support longitudinal research focused on vascular disease progression. Her other research interest lies in maternal health and wellbeing, and she aspires to become an OB/GYN. In her free time, Inez enjoys yoga, cooking for friends and family, traveling, and reading.
CADASIL Consortium Clinical Coordinating Center Team
Jenna Spring
Credentials: BS
Position title: Research Program Coordinator
Email:
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Jenna is the Research Program Coordinator for the Paulsen Lab. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, along with a certificate in Child Welfare. In this role, she coordinates study operations, facilitates collaboration across research teams, and helps oversee participant recruitment and engagement. In her free time, she enjoys camping, traveling, skiing, and thrift shopping.
Amy Hawley
Position title: Research Program Manager
Kerry Ludke
Position title: Research Program Manager
Deven Burks
Credentials: Ph.D.
Position title: Researcher II